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This unique plant produces striking, purple flowers that even in maturity look like large buds. Bottle Gentian prefers moist, rich soil and is great for planting near bodies of water. Perennial. (Gentiana andrewsii)

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SKU GEAP
Common Name Bottle Gentian
Botanical Name Gentiana andrewsii
Plant Type/Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Time N/A
Seeds Per Packet 750
Bloom Time Mid summer to mid fall
Primary Flower Color Blue
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Estimated Mature Height 12-24" tall
Soil Moisture Average, Moist/Wet
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
Native to Northeastern North America
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Ideal Growing Region Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones 4, 5, 6, 7
Suggested Uses Deer Resistant
Is It Storable? Yes- You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
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Bottle Gentian is a rare addition to any wildflower garden. It produces violet-purple, large budding flowers and prefers full sun to partially sunny areas. It does best when planted in moist, rich soil and is found naturally along bodies of water.
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This unique plant produces striking, purple flowers that even in maturity look like large buds. Bottle Gentian prefers moist, rich soil and is great for planting near bodies of water. Perennial. (Gentiana andrewsii)

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