Family: Gentianaceae
(jen-shun-AY-see-ee) Genus: Gentiana (jen-shee-AN-uh) Species: andrewsii (an-DROO-see-eye) Synonym:Cuttera catesbei Synonym:Dasystephana andrewsii Synonym:Pneumonanthe andrewsii
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Dark BlueBlue-Violet Medium Purple Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |