Gentiana gelida


Botanical Information

FamilyGentianaceae
GenusGentiana
Speciesgelida
CategoryPerennials
OriginSouthwest Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-39
Temperature (°F)-40
Height15 cm
Spread22 - 30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeRock gardens.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-draied soils.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatAlpines.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are showy.
Colour DescriptionThe flowers are blue and can sometimes appear as a whitish-blue.

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