Gentianella violacea
Gentianella violacea, or Violet gentian, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium watering. It typically grows 0.2–0.4 meters tall and blooms with purple and blue flowers from August to October. This plant prefers loamy or chalky soil and is suitable for USDA zones 4–8. It is deciduous and attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.2–0.4 m
Spread
0.2–0.3 m
Zones
4–8
Flower colors
This perennial prefers full sun and medium watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 4–8, reaching a height of 0.2 to 0.4 meters. The soil should be loamy or chalky. The plant is deciduous, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic. It is not fragrant.
Flowers are purple and blue, appearing in late summer to early autumn, from August to October.