Gentianella

Gentianella peruviana

Gentianaceae

Annual

Ornamental

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Gentianella peruviana is an annual ornamental plant from the Gentianaceae family. It requires full sun and medium water conditions, making it suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.15–0.3 meters and blooms with blue and purple flowers from June to September. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soils and is not evergreen. It attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.15–0.3 m

Spread

0.1–0.2 m

Zones

5–8

Flower colors

Calendar

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Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Bloom Period

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Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Bloom Period

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Growing Tips

Light: Full sun is required for optimal growth and flowering.
Water: Requires medium watering; allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, including loamy, sandy, or chalky types.
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5–8.
Height: Grows to 0.15–0.3 meters tall.
Bloom Time: Blooms from June to September.
Flower Colors: Blue and purple.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.

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