Gentiana paradoxa
Gentiana paradoxa
- Native to:
- North Caucasus | Transcaucasus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Genus:
- Gentiana
- Species:
- Gentiana paradoxa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- 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:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; surface sow on moist, well-drained medium and keep cool after stratification.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. * avoid pricking out individually, transplant seedlings in clumps