Gentianella amarella
Gentianella amarella
Autumn gentian thrives in cool, moist, well-drained soil with partial to full sun and is best suited to rock gardens or wildflower meadows. It requires consistent moisture and does not tolerate drought or heavy clay soils. This delicate wildflower can be challenging to establish and is best left to experienced gardeners familiar with alpine or meadow conditions.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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