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. |
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