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Gentiana dahurica
Common Gentian
Gentianaceae
Height
20 - 30 cm
Flower colour
blue
Flowering time
late August - September
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, humus rich
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
seems hardy
Plant range
Mongolia and China
Gentiana is a large genus of around 400 species in the family Gentianaceae. It's distribution is alpine and temperate regions in Europe, Asia and America. The signature feature of the genus are exceptionally blue, trumpet shaped flowers.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in September - January.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) for 2-4 weeks and then stored outside until germination. Germination can be slow and seed could germinate the following year. Seedlings should be transplanted in clumps rather than individually.
Hardy and easy to grow.
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