Gentian Seed - Trumpet Gentian Herb Seeds

Gentian Seeds - Acaulis

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Stemless Gentian (Gentiana Acaulis) - Start Gentian seeds for this lovely perennial herb. Known as Stemless Gentian, Trumpet Gentian or Blauer Enzian, this herb plant typically is found growing in acidic soils. A second botanical name is Gentiana kochiana.

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Acaulis Blue herald Nikita
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

4 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained soils, pH 6.0 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gentiana Acaulis

Stemless Gentian (Gentiana Acaulis) - Start Gentian seeds for this lovely perennial herb. Known as Stemless Gentian, Trumpet Gentian or Blauer Enzian, this herb plant typically is found growing in acidic soils. A second botanical name is Gentiana kochiana. The Stemless Gentian herb height is only 4 inches tall and it spreads 6 inches or more. The leaves are evergreen, grow from a basal rosette, and form clumps. The blue flowers are trumpet-shaped and have olive-green spotted throats. The Trumpet Gentian herb likes full sun, is fully hardy, and flowers in late spring and summer.

How To Grow Gentiana Acaulis: Gentian seeds require some patience in getting them to germinate. There are two recommended methods for starting the seed. First method, in the spring, mix the herb seeds in a moist growing medium, place in a freezer bag, then stratify by refrigeration for two months. Second method, in the fall place the Gentian seeds in starter trays with seed starter mix that has been moistened. Cover the trays with glass or plastic to help keep the moisture in. Place the trays in a cold frame outdoors or place the flat in a protected area outdoors. Gentian seedlings can be transplanted into their permanent place either in spring or fall. Gentian plants require moist, humus soil that drains well.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

Sow at 64 - 71F for 2 - 4 wks, move to 24 - 39F for 4-6 wks

AVERAGE GERM TIME

42 - 70 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover very thinly

SOWING RATE

4 - 6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 - 10 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 8

HEIGHT

6 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer to mid fall

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Cool, well-drained soils, pH 6.0 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gentiana Paradoxa

Blue Herald Gentian (Gentiana Paradoxa Hybrida Blue Herald) - Grown from Gentian seeds, this hardy perennial has beautiful blue blooms. This Gentiana Blue Herald plant forms a clump of upright stems with narrow leaves. Bright blue trumpet-shaped flowers grow at the tips of the stems. This blue Gentian herb grows well at the edge of woodlands or in semi-shady rock garden that does not dry-out. Gentiana Blue Herald is a hard-to-find hybrid Gentian which looks outstanding with many other plants including Heuchera. Gentiana Blue Herald is a great choice for a rock garden planting where the soil does not dry out.

How To Grow Gentian Plants: Gentian seeds require some patience in getting them to germinate. There are two recommended methods for starting the herb seeds. First method, in the spring, mix the Gentiana herb seeds in a moist growing medium, place in a freezer bag, then stratify by refrigeration for two months. Second method, in the fall place the Gentian seeds in starter trays with seed starter mix that has been moistened. Cover the trays with glass or plastic to help keep the moisture in. Place the trays in a cold frame outdoors or place the flat in a protected area outdoors. Gentian seedlings can be transplanted into their permanent place either in spring or fall. Gentian plants require moist, humus soil that drains well.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60F - 70F, If germination does not occur after 3 - 4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover very thinly

SOWING RATE

5 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

16 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 7

HEIGHT

10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun in cooler summers to partial shade in warmer climates

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, evenly moist soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gentiana Dahurica

Blue Gentian (Gentiana Dahurica Nikita) - Gentian seeds produce a medicinal herb that is used in Chinese medicine for stomach conditions. The Gentian root is harvested in the late summer and is used to make a tonic called Xiao Qin Jiao. This herb plant is commonly called Blue Gentian, Common Gentian or Dahurian Gentian. Blue Gentian Nikita has a more sprawling nature than other Gentian herb plants. Gentiana Dahurica flowers are intense blue whorls and can be grown in containers or in the herb garden. Blue Gentian Nikita is also well-suited to rock and alpine gardens.

How To Grow Common Gentians: Gentian seeds require some patience in getting them to germinate. There are two recommended methods for starting the seed. First method, in the spring, mix the herb seeds in a moist growing medium, place in a freezer bag, then stratify by refrigeration for two months. Second method, in the fall place the Gentian seeds in starter trays with seed starter mix that has been moistened. Cover the trays with glass or plastic to help keep the moisture in. Place the trays in a cold frame outdoors or place the flat in a protected area outdoors. Gentian seedlings can be transplanted into their permanent place either in spring or fall. Gentian plants require moist, humus soil that drains well.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

34F for 2 weeks then 60F 4 - 6 weeks

AVERAGE GERM TIME

42 - 56 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover very thinly

SOWING RATE

5 - 8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

15 inches

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