Field Gentian

Gentianellacampestris

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gentianella (jen-shee-an-EL-luh)
Species
campestris (kam-PES-triss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | May 2002 | neutral

Native to Northern Europe, Field Gentian is a small flowered relative of the garden Gentians, with clusters of purplish, tubular flowers....Read More

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