Gentiana, Gentian
Gentiana 'Drakes Strain'

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Cultivar: Drakes Strain

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting