Gentiana cruciata subsp. phlogifolia
Botanical Information
Family | Gentianaceae |
Genus | Gentiana |
Species | cruciata |
Subspecies | phlogifolia |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 40 cm |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a neutral and acidic pH. |
Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
Leaf Description | Densely leaved with arching stems. |
Flower Description | The flowers are small trumpets with 4 petals. The petals are oblong and come to a point. Found in clusters. |
Colour Description | The flowers are light blue. The leaves are a deep green. |