Family | GENTIANACEAE |
Genus species | Gentiana ligustica R.Vilm. & Chopinet sect. Ciminalis |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 1200-2800m |
Description | leaves oblong to broadly ovate, mostly 3x as long as wide, flowers inside green punctate, sepals long acuminate |
Size | 5-10cm |
Color | blue |
Bloom | early spring |
Ca | + |
Type | carpet |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 10-13°C division in spring; cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Europe
Southwestern Europe (France , Spain ) Southeastern Europe (Italy) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | GENTIANACEAE
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