Gentiana purpurea is a perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is hardy to zone (UK) 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bumblebees, butterflies.
Gentiana Purpurea Care
Gentiana Purpurea
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
max 5
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
No pruning required.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Temperature
In general, gentians require a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered position, a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity, high light intensity but a site where temperatures are not too high[239].
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Additional
Gentiana purpurea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is hardy to zone (UK) 5. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bumblebees, butterflies.
Popularity
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