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Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii)
Gentiana andrewsii is a distinctive native flowering plant, commonly known as bottle gentian, closed gentian, or closed bottle gentian; it is an herbaceous species in the gentian family, Gentianaceae. This striking wildflower is endemic to northeastern North America, with a range stretching from the Dakotas across to the East Coast and throughout eastern Canada, where it occupies meadows, prairies, and moist open woodlands.
Bottle Gentian grow slowly but live long with very little care once established. Bumblebees, which are strong enough to pry open the closed flowers, serve as their primary pollinators. Cream Gentian blooms earliest in late summer; Bottle and other Gentian species follow, continuing into September and October and supplying late-season color on mostly sunny sites with soils that range from medium-wet to medium-dry.
Plant Details
USDA Zones: 3-6
Germination Needs: 60 Days Cold Stratification, Seed is very small and likes soil contact and a view of the light to germinate. Surface sow and do not cover with more than a dusting if any soil. Keep moist until germination but not soaking, if growing in trays water from the bottom only.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium
Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet
Height: 2 ft
Bloom time: August, September, October
Bloom Color: Blue
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Excellent in the home landscape!
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Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand-picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do. 🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii)
Gentiana andrewsii is a distinctive native flowering plant, commonly known as bottle gentian, closed gentian, or closed bottle gentian; it is an herbaceous species in the gentian family, Gentianaceae. This striking wildflower is endemic to northeastern North America, with a range stretching from the Dakotas across to the East Coast and throughout eastern Canada, where it occupies meadows, prairies, and moist open woodlands.
Bottle Gentian grow slowly but live long with very little care once established. Bumblebees, which are strong enough to pry open the closed flowers, serve as their primary pollinators. Cream Gentian blooms earliest in late summer; Bottle and other Gentian species follow, continuing into September and October and supplying late-season color on mostly sunny sites with soils that range from medium-wet to medium-dry.
Plant Details
USDA Zones: 3-6
Germination Needs: 60 Days Cold Stratification, Seed is very small and likes soil contact and a view of the light to germinate. Surface sow and do not cover with more than a dusting if any soil. Keep moist until germination but not soaking, if growing in trays water from the bottom only.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full to Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium
Plant Spacing: 1-2 feet
Height: 2 ft
Bloom time: August, September, October
Bloom Color: Blue
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
Bird Favorite: seeds, insects, fruit, nectar, nesting, perches.
Deer Resistant: Yes
Excellent in the home landscape!
.
.
Packet quantities:
We pride ourselves on ethical, hands on, ecological management, using no mechanical or chemical methods whatsoever.
All of our native seed is hand reared, hand-picked, and hand packed from native prairies under our exclusive management, never breaking chain of custody from the field until it is sent to you. Each packet is hand prepared for shipment by us, directly.
Small seed species will contain greater than 20-25 seed
Large seed species will contain greater than 10-15 seed
It is our mission to spread the wealth of native plant and pollinator ecological sustainability and educate back yard gardeners as well as corporate and government entities in how to germinate, grow, and benefit from native synergies.
Thank you for your support, it is because of you, that we can grow together to do, what we do. 🐛🦋🐝🐞🌾🌱🌼🧡
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