Gentiana Species, Dahurian Gentian

Gentianadahurica

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Species
dahurica (da-HYUR-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Grand Junction, Colorado

Dracut, Massachusetts

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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