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Gentiana andrewsii

Family Gentianaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Gentiana andrewsii (closed gentian) bears showy and faded blue blossoms during mid-fall. This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Gentiana andrewsii (closed gentian) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.