Gentiana pneumonanthe
MARSH GENTIAN
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This hardy perennial is native to parts of Northern Europe to Western Asia, growing well in boggy, peaty soils. Blooms from June to September with intense blue blossoms. Plays a pivotal role in the development of the alcon large blue butterfly. Can be used as a cut-flower.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 3-7
Height: 12", 30cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 50
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18°C, 59-68°F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Gentiana pneumonanthe
MARSH GENTIAN
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This hardy perennial is native to parts of Northern Europe to Western Asia, growing well in boggy, peaty soils. Blooms from June to September with intense blue blossoms. Plays a pivotal role in the development of the alcon large blue butterfly. Can be used as a cut-flower.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zone: 3-7
Height: 12", 30cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 50
Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18°C, 59-68°F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.