Gentian 'True Blue'
Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian
family)
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Hardiness: 4-9
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Height: 24 inches
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Spread: 12 inches
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Bloom Time: July to October
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Light: full sun to
part shade
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Soil: best in
well-drained sandy loam to loam soil
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Moisture: medium
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Use: middle of a
perennial border or accent in containers; attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Care: plant may rot
if soil stays wet, especially in winter
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: hybrid cultivar
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Notes: flowers open at
the nodes all up and down the stems
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location Code: Welcome Garden B160
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