Gentiana dahurica

Chinese Gentian

Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

·        Hardiness: 4-8 

·        Height: 12 inches

·        Spread: 12 inches

·        Bloom Time: July to August

·        Bloom: true blue

·        Light: light sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained with some humus, flexible on pH

·        Moisture: moderately moist

·        Use: rock gardens, borders

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: Mongolia and China

·        Notes: loose, semi-sprawling with lax stems and flowers

·        Supplier: The Flower Factory

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code:  Shade Garden F140

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