Bottle Gentian Flower Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Growth Habit
Upright Clump
Flavor Profile
Bitter (Non-Edible)
Plant Characteristics
Closed Blue Buds
Use
Ornamental, Native Gardens
Growing Conditions
Moist, Rich Soil
Harvest Advantages
Late Season Bloom
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
Bottle Gentian Flower Seeds
Gentiana andrewsii
Seed Names
Bottle Gentian, Closed Gentian
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated, Native
Bottle Gentian is a striking native wildflower known for its deep blue, bottle-shaped blooms that never fully open. Blooming in late summer to fall, it attracts bumblebees and adds bold color to shady or moist garden areas, especially in naturalistic or prairie plantings.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Partial Shade
Planting Depth
Surface or 1/8 inch
Sowing Method
Cold Stratify, Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
12–18 inches
Days to Maturity
120–150 Days
Soil Preparation
Moist, Well-Drained
Hardiness Zones
3–7
Water Needs
Medium to High
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 10 sq ft
500
Up to 50 sq ft
1000
Up to 100 sq ft