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Gentiana clausa
bottle gentian, meadow bottle gentian
Upon first encountering this plant, one wonders when the flowers will finally open. Eventually you realize the flower "buds" you are inspecting are the mature flowers--the proof comes in watching pollinators such as bumblebees forcing their way into the "bottle."
Height: 10-18 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Characteristics & Attributes
Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Landscape Use
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North American Distribution
