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