Gentiana Species, Crested Gentian
Gentianaseptemfida

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh)
Species: septemfida (sep-TEM-fee-duh)

Synonym:Ciminalis septemfida

Synonym:Dasystephana septemfida

Synonym:Eyrythalia septemfida

Synonym:Gentiana cordifolia

Synonym:Gentiana fimbriiplica

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Dark Blue
Medium Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored