Gentian | |
Stemless Gentian | |
Trumpet Gentian |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Time: | Winter |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Erosion control Medicinal Herb |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Pollinators: | Midges Bats |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |