Seed Pack - Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii)
This listing is for one packet of Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 750 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds November-January!
A unique plant with striking blue, closed flowers whose shape give this gentian its common name.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Humus
Height: 1'-2'
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Sep-Oct
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bumblebees, which are one of the few insects that can access the inside of the flower. Bitter foliage deters herbivores, but new growth is occasionally browsed by deer.