Gentiana andrewsii

Erect, dark blue-purple (sometimes white) fall beauty. Often found near water. A close look at the tip of a bloom will show small fringes and a bit of white.

Native Plant of the Month

Hidden beauties... when you thought our flowering season was over
November 2006

Seedling

Gentiana andrewsii seedlings
Gentian seedlings are extremely tiny and easily disrupted by too-strong water spray.
R. Parker

Mentioned in Solidago

Solidago 24(3)
Solidago 14(3)

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
Prairie Bottle Gentian
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Status: 
Rare in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Sun
Soil: 
Humus-rich Woodland
Well-drained
Recommended for gardening

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