| Gentian | |
| Border Gentian |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Tolerates foot traffic |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Posted by SunnyBorders (Aurora, Ontario - Zone 5b) on Apr 20, 2013 10:55 AM .tiahny e ea teer orsenkrglHidh [ Reply to this comment | |
