Gentiana gelida
Botanical Information
Family | Gentianaceae |
Genus | Gentiana |
Species | gelida |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Southwest Asia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -39 |
Temperature (°F) | -40 |
Height | 15 cm |
Spread | 22 - 30 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Rock gardens. |
Propagation | Seed. |
Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-draied soils. |
Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
Habitat | Alpines. |
Flower Description | The flowers are showy. |
Colour Description | The flowers are blue and can sometimes appear as a whitish-blue. |