Gentiana verna, the spring gentian, is a species of the genus Gentiana and one of its smallest members, normally only growing to a height of a few centimetres. The short stem supports up to three opposing pairs of elliptical or lanceolate leaves. The conspicuous vivid blue (sometimes purplish-red or rarely white) flowers are 1–2 cm in diameter, with a deeply five-lobed corolla; they are produced in late spring to early summer.
Gentiana Verna Care
Gentiana Verna
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min 6°C
Hardiness zone
4 - 7
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Prefers a gritty, loamy soil which is moist but well-drained and which does not dry out in summer. During summer water can be done more often.
Sunlight
Prefers full sun.
Soil
Grow in light, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in plenty of sun.
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Temperature
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.
Popularity
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