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. |
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