Gentiana alpina

Gentiana alpina

Native to:
France | Italy | Spain | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gentianaceae
Genus:
Gentiana
Species:
Gentiana alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
10 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash