Gentianella austriaca

Gentianella austriaca

Native to:
Austria | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | Greece | Hungary | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gentianaceae
Genus:
Gentianella
Species:
Gentianella austriaca

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash