Perennials > Gentiana > Gentiana septemfida > Gentiana septemfida var. lagodechiana
Gentiana septemfida
var. lagodechiana
Lagodekhi Crested Gentian
Origin: Native to West and Central Asia.
| Family |
| Gentianaceae |
| Genus |
| Gentiana |
| Species |
| septemfida |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Variety |
| lagodechiana |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 (Observed growing well in H7) |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 14 |
| Height |
| up to 10 cm |
| Spread |
| 0.1 – 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Gentiana septemfida var. lagodechiana is a low-lying perennial with ovate leaves and blue trumpet-shaped flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Effective in borders, beds, rock gardens and containers. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun, in moist, well-drained, humusy soil. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and root rot. |
| Leaf Description |
| Paired, ovate. |
| Flower Description |
| Trumpet-shaped, up to 4 cm long, 5 pointed petals, medium blue, terminal. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
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