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Gentiana Cruciata

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Gentiana Cruciata

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What is the plant

Gentiana cruciata, the star gentian or cross gentian, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Gentianaceae family. Gentiana cruciata is a hemicryptophyte scapose plant of small size, reaching on average 20–40 centimetres (7.9–15.7 in) in height. It has erect stems, the leaves are large, ovate-lanceolate, semiamplexicaul, about 3–8 centimetres (1.2–3.1 in) long.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Shade

Hardiness zone

3 - 7

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Soil
Prefers an evenly moist soil.
Temperature
This species is easily grown in any good garden soil[187], preferring drier conditions than most other members of the genus[239]. Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[187].
Popularity
26 people already have this plant 11 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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