Gentiana Strathmore (Gentian)
Noted for its sky blue flowers, award-winning Gentiana ‘Strathmore’ (Gentian) is a compact perennial forming a slowly spreading mat of narrow, pale green leaves borne on trailing stems. In late summer and fall, masses of solitary, light blue, funnel-shaped flowers, up to 2 in. long (5cm), are on display. Facing upward, they reveal white stripes down their throat.
Noted for its sky blue flowers, award-winning Gentiana 'Strathmore' (Gentian) is a compact perennial forming a slowly spreading mat of narrow, pale green leaves borne on trailing stems. In late summer and fall, masses of solitary, light blue, funnel-shaped flowers, up to 2 in. long (5cm), are on display. Facing upward, they reveal white stripes down their throat. Noted for its preference for cool-summer climates, this fall Gentian is an excellent subject for the rock garden, raised beds, or containers. A welcome addition to the fall garden.
- Winner of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 8-12 in. across (20-30 cm).
- Thrives in full sun or part shade, in humus-rich, acid or neutral, moist, well-drained soils. Site in sun only where summers are cool and damp, otherwise site in partial shade.
- Ideal for beds and borders, garden edging, underplanting shrubs or roses, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or containers.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Watch for slugs, snails, aphids and rust.
- Propagate by division in spring.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 7 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Gentiana – Gentians |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late)Fall |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |