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Gentiana acaulis


Stemless Gentian, Large-Flowered Gentian, Gentianella




Origin:  Native to central and southern Europe.
            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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What a brilliant, spring blooming plant well suited to the rock or alpine garden.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Gentianaceae
Genus
Gentiana
Species
acaulis
Category
Perennials
Synonyms
Gentiana kochiana
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 (I have successfully grown this plant easily in H7)
Temperature (°C)
-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)
5 - 14
Spread
up to 30 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
General Description
Gentiana acaulis is a mat-forming evergreen perennial with narrowly elliptic leaves and rich blue, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Susceptible to snails, aphids, slugs and root rot.
Habitat
Mountainous regions.
Leaf Description
Paired, evergreen, narrowly elliptic, in a basal rosette, 2 - 3.5 cm in length, forming clumps.
Flower Description
Solitary, deep blue with green spotted throats, trumpet-shaped, 6 cm long on short, erect stalks.
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