| | | Family | Gentianaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Gentiana septemfida (summer gentian) bears medium blue flowers during mid summer to early fall. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits. | | |