Bottle Gentian
Gentiana andrewsii
Bottle Gentian has bottle-like deep blue flowers that never actually open. The unusual blooms are pollinated exclusively by bumblebees, which have the size and strength needed to pry open the flowers and gain entry. Bottle Gentians are slow-growing but long-lived …
Plants
3" Pots
1-4
$8.99
ea.
5-10
$7.99
ea.
11+
$6.99
ea.
Availability:
In stock
SKU
33720-03
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Bloom Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Pollinators |
Bottle Gentian has bottle-like deep blue flowers that never actually open. The unusual blooms are pollinated exclusively by bumblebees, which have the size and strength needed to pry open the flowers and gain entry. Bottle Gentians are slow-growing but long-lived and require little care once established. Gentiana andrewsii tolerates cold weather and even frost, blooming late into the fall.
