Gentianopsis Species, Fringed Gentian, Windmill Fringed Gentian

Gentianopsisdetonsa

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gentianopsis (jen-shee-an-OP-sis)
Species
detonsa (de-TON-sa)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayette, Iowa

Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Midland, Michigan

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Helena, MT (Zone 4b) | February 2007 | positive

The fringed gentian is the official flower of Yellowstone National Park. In many summers of working in Yellowstone, I saw it infrequently...Read More

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | September 2004 | positive

A striking wildflower found throughout the Rocky Mountains. There are many forms in this species, and most botanists now consider them t...Read More

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