Gentiana acaulis

Stemless Gentian

Family: Gentianaceae Gentian


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 7B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, ground cover, rock garden
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 8" to 8" / 20cm to 20cm
Growth rate Slow
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal