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Arctic Gentian |
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Whitish gentian |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
Plant Height: | 4 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Green White Other: White with purple splotches to Greenish--white with purple splotches. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |