Gentiana occidentalis
Gentiana occidentalis
- Native to:
- France | Spain
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Genus:
- Gentiana
- Species:
- Gentiana occidentalis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification to break dormancy; surface sow on moist medium.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Germination if successful only when GA3 is used. * possibly needs darkness to germinate; requires either cold treatment or GA-3, avoid pricking out individually, transplant seedlings in clumps