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| Family | Gentianaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
| | Care Level | medium | | Height | 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 in) | | Spread | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral |
| | Description | Gentiana sino-ornata (showy Chinese gentian) bears medium blue flowers during late summer to mid fall. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, container and edging. | | Special Characteristics | Gentiana sino-ornata has a natural resistance to rabbits. | | |
