Common names:
Gentian
Stemless Gentian
Trumpet Gentian

General Plant Information (Edit)
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)

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