Gentiana quinquefolia
STIFF GENTIAN, FIVELEAF GENTIAN
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Gentianella quinquefolia, also known as stiff gentian or agueweed, is a plant with five leaves and flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers are tube-shaped and bloom in clusters, and can be light purple, blue, pink, red, or white.
It is native to North America and can be found in meadows, fields, river and lake shores. Can tolerate dry conditions. It's a valuable plant for beneficial insects, especially bumblebees.
Type: Annual or biennial. Allow to reseed.
Hardiness zones: 4-7
Height: 20", 50cm
Location: Full sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 30
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in and leave them at room temperature (20°C/71°F) 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°C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Gentiana quinquefolia
STIFF GENTIAN, FIVELEAF GENTIAN
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Gentianella quinquefolia, also known as stiff gentian or agueweed, is a plant with five leaves and flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers are tube-shaped and bloom in clusters, and can be light purple, blue, pink, red, or white.
It is native to North America and can be found in meadows, fields, river and lake shores. Can tolerate dry conditions. It's a valuable plant for beneficial insects, especially bumblebees.
Type: Annual or biennial. Allow to reseed.
Hardiness zones: 4-7
Height: 20", 50cm
Location: Full sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 30
Surface sow as light aids germination. Water the seeds in and leave them at room temperature (20°C/71°F) 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°C, 59F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.