Family: Gentianaceae

Scientific Name: Gentiana septemfida

Common Name: Crested Gentian

DescriptionOne of the more amendable Gentians to grow in a rock garden.
Pronunciation(JEN-shee-ah-nah)(sep-tem-fye-dah)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Wild Flowers
Hardiness ZoneUSDA 5-8, Sunset 1-6
Sunlightfull to part sun
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage to well drained organic soils
Flowersbell shaped, 1-2 inches long, dark blue to lavender, white throat, fringed petals
Dimensionsdepending on the form, 6-16 inches with some forms mostly prostrate
Propagationseeds or cuttings
Native SiteNative to Caucasus Mountains and nearby mountains in Turkey, Iraq, and Iran.
Misc Facts(Syn. G.septemfidia)
Notes & ReferenceNARGS web site
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