100mg Gentiana Andrewsii Seeds - Bottle Gentian Native Wildflower for Pollinator Gardens

Product Overview

Gentiana Andrewsii, commonly known as Bottle Gentian, is a native wildflower prized for its distinctive deep blue, bottle-shaped blooms that remain partially closed. This unique floral structure attracts specialized pollinators such as bumblebees, making it an excellent choice for enhancing pollinator gardens and natural landscapes. The plant thrives in moist, well-draining soils and is well-suited for meadows, prairies, and woodland edges.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Gentiana Andrewsii
• Common Name: Bottle Gentian
• Deep blue flowers with green foliage
• Unique closed blooms that attract pollinators
• Native wildflower beneficial for pollinator habitats
• Prefers moist, rich, well-draining soils
• Grows 1-2 feet tall
• Blooms late summer to early fall
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Low maintenance and slow to moderate growth rate
• Suitable for USDA Zones 3-7

Growing Information

Bottle Gentian prefers consistent moisture and grows best in moist soils that are rich and well-draining. It flourishes in environments such as moist meadows, prairies, and woodland edges. The plant grows slowly to moderately and reaches a mature height of 1 to 2 feet. It blooms from late summer into early fall, providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished blooming. This perennial is adaptable to full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for naturalized garden settings and native wildflower gardens.