Autumn Gentian
Gentiana sino-ornata
Autumn Gentian is a garden perennial that thrives in full sun and moist soil. Growing to around 15cm, it flowers from September and October. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 15cm tall × 30cm wide
Flowers
🌸 sep,oct
Wildlife
🐝 Bee plant
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Plant Information
About this plant
Autumn Gentian is a garden perennial that thrives in full sun and moist soil. Growing to around 15cm, it flowers from September and October. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Gentiana sino-ornata
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
sep,oct
Mature Height
15cm
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