Gentiana septemfida var. lagodechiana (Lagodekhi Crested Gentian)
Botanical Information
| Family | Gentianaceae |
| Genus | Gentiana |
| Species | septemfida |
| Variety | lagodechiana |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to West and Central Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 (Observed growing well in H7) |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
| Height | up to 10 cm |
| Spread | 0.1 – 0.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Pests | Susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Paired, ovate. |
| Flower Description | Trumpet-shaped, up to 4 cm long, 5 pointed petals, medium blue, terminal. |
Photographs
A mature plant growing in The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
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