Gentianopsis crinita
greater fringed gentian
Fringed gentian is a wet loving biennial with striking blue flowers that almost every gardener falls in love with after seeing in bloom. Fringed gentian thrives in wet, poor soils. If planted in a meadow, make sure to delay any fall mowing so these flowers have the chance to bloom.
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Height: 1-3 Feet
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Bloom Color: Blue
Characteristics & Attributes
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Ornamental Interest
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North American Distribution
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust