Field Gentian
Gentianellacampestris

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gentianella (jen-shee-an-EL-luh)
Species: campestris (kam-PES-triss)

Category
Annuals
Biennials
Herbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting