Gentiana lutea (Yellow Gentian)
Botanical Information
Family | Gentianaceae |
Genus | Gentiana |
Species | lutea |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The root is occasionally used in the manufacture of gentian bitters and as flavouring in beer before the use of hops. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1.2 m |
Spread | 0.6 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Seed. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, neutral and alkaline. Prefers sandy, loamy and clay soils. |
Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
Habitat | Grassy alpine. |
Leaf Description | Large, elliptical and opposed leaves. Hollow stalk that grows up to 1 m high. |
Flower Description | The tap root forms a single basal rosette. The stalk bears a wheel-shaped 5-pointed corolla. The flowers are hermaphrodite. |
Colour Description | The blooms are a yellowish-gold. The leaves are a bluish-green. |