Gentiana Species, Gentian
Gentianagelida

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Species: gelida (JEL-id-uh)

Synonym:Dasystephana gelida

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds