Closed Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii)
Closed Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is a perennial herb with deep blue, funnel-shaped flowers that remain closed, blooming in late summer to autumn.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Tolerates clay and sandy soils if amended.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Morning sun is ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Tolerates clay and sandy soils if amended.
Thrives in moderate temperatures.
Ideal growing range 15-24 °C.
Outdoor
Feed in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Opposite, lanceolate to ovate
Flower Size
2.5-4 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderGentianales
- familyGentianaceae
- genusGentiana
- speciesGentiana andrewsii
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No