Gentiana, Gentian 'True Blue'

Gentiana

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Synonym
Additional cultivar information
(PP20433)
Hybridized
Probst
Registered or introduced
2008
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
N/A
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage
Herbaceous
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Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
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Category
Perennials
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Durango, Colorado

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Washington, Illinois

Belchertown, Massachusetts

Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Sandwich, Massachusetts

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania

Tullahoma, Tennessee

Canyon Lake, Texas

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ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2014 | neutral

Upright, 15-20" tall. True blue flowers from late July into September. Moist well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

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