Gentianella germanica

Gentianella germanica

Native to:
Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Great Britain | Italy | Netherlands | NW. Balkan Pen. | Poland | Romania | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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; surface sow on moist soil and keep at 20°C after stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed). | GA3 improves germination.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society