Gentiana — 45 species
Botanical species in the genus Gentiana recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Gentiana acaulis
Gentiana acaulis
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana acaulis is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of central and southern Europe, where is can be found at elevtions up to 3,000 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -35°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana algida
Gentiana algida
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana algida is native to cooler areas of the temperate zone, where it can be found at elevations up to 4,200 metres. It does not grow well in regions with hot summers. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana andrewsii
Gentiana andrewsii
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana andrewsii is a very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -20°c. Best grown in moist, rich, cool, humusy, acidic, well-drained soils in part shade. Dislikes hot nights.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana argentea
Gentiana argentea
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana asclepiadea
Gentiana asclepiadea
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana asclepiadea is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of Europe and west Asia, usually at elevations below 1,500 metres. A moderately cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -20°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana bicuspidata
Gentiana bicuspidata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
A plant of alpine regions in the tropics, found at elevations above 2,000 metres.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana burseri
Gentiana burseri
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana burseri is native to mountainous areas of the temperate zone of southern Europe, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,700 metres. It does not grows well in regions with hot summers. A moderately cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -15°c.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana cachemirica
Gentiana cachemirica
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana cachemirica is native to mountainius regions in the temperate zone of the Himalayas, where it can be found at elevations up to 4,000 metres. Not a very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand short periods with temperatures down to about -8°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana capitata
Gentiana capitata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana carinata
Gentiana carinata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana cephalantha
Gentiana cephalantha
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana cephalantha is not a very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand short periods with temperatures down to about -8°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana clusii
Gentiana clusii
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana clusii is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of central and southern Europe where it is found at elevations up to 2,760 metres. A moderately cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -20°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana crassa
Gentiana crassa
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana crassa is native to mountainous regions in the warm temperate zone of southern China and northern Indochina, where it can be found at elevations up to 3,000 metres. A somewhat cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand short periods with temperatures down to about -15°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana crassicaulis
Gentiana crassicaulis
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana crassicaulis is not very hardy in the colder areas of the country, when dormant it tolerates short periods with temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana cruciata
Gentiana cruciata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana cruciata is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of Europe and western Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,900 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. In general, gentians require a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered position, a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity, high light intensity but a site where temperatures are not too high.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana dahurica
Gentiana dahurica
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana dahurica is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of northeast Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 4,500 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -30°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana decumbens
Gentiana decumbens
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana decumbens is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of northern Eurasia, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,700 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -30°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana depressa
Gentiana depressa
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana depressa is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana kirilowii
Gentiana kirilowii
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana kurroo
Gentiana kurroo
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana kurroo grows luxuriantly in the Himalayas on southern open exposed slopes of mid and higher mountain ridges. Such sites are characterized by low temperatures, high isolation, and heavy wind speed. The plants are surrounded by tall grasses and scrubs and prefers to be overshadowed by them.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana lutea
Gentiana lutea
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana lutea is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of central and southern Europe to western Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,500 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana macrophylla
Gentiana macrophylla
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana macrophylla is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,400 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -20°c Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana manshurica
Gentiana manshurica
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana membranulifera
Gentiana membranulifera
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana nubigena
Gentiana nubigena
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana nubigena is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of eastern Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 5,300 metres. A moderately cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -8°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana olivieri
Gentiana olivieri
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana olivieri is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of western and central Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,300 metres. A moderately cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -15°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana pannonica
Gentiana pannonica
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana pannonica is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of central Europe, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,000 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana pedicellata
Gentiana pedicellata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana pneumonanthe
Gentiana pneumonanthe
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana pneumonanthe is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of Europe and western Asia. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -30°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana prostrata
Gentiana prostrata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana prostrata is a very widespread species, native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of Eurasia and western N. America. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -20°c.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana puberulenta
Gentiana puberulenta
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana puberulenta is native to the temperate zone of central and eastern N. America. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana punctata
Gentiana punctata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana punctata is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of southern Europe, where it can be found at elevations above 1,500 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana purpurea
Gentiana purpurea
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana purpurea is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of central and northern Europe. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -30°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana robusta
Gentiana robusta
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana saponaria
Gentiana saponaria
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana saponaria is native to the temperate zone of central, eastern and southern N. Ameriica. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana scabra
Gentiana scabra
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana scabra is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of eastern Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,700 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana septemfida
Gentiana septemfida
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana septemfida is native to the Alpine zone in the temperate regions of western Asia. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -35°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana squarrosa
Gentiana squarrosa
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana squarrosa is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of central and eastern Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 4,200 metres. A somewhat cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -8°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana straminea
Gentiana straminea
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana straminea is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of China and northern India, where it can be found at elevations up to 5,000 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana szechenyii
Gentiana szechenyii
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana thunbergii
Gentiana thunbergii
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage. Often being native to mountainous regions, they require a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity; a high light intensity; but also a site where temperatures are not too high in the growing season. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana triflora
Gentiana triflora
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana triflora is native to lower mountainous regions in the temperate zone of eastern Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,000 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana tubiflora
Gentiana tubiflora
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana tubiflora is found at very high elevations in the Himalayas. It dislikes the warmth of lowland summers and generally does not succeed there. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana veitchiorum
Gentiana veitchiorum
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana veitchiorum is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of the Himalayas, where it can be found at elevations up to 4,800 metres. A rather cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -20°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
Full cultivation guide →Gentiana verna
Gentiana verna
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Gentiana verna is native to mountainous regions in the temperate zone of southern Europe and western Asia, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,900 metres. A very cold-tolerant plant, when fully dormant it can withstand temperatures down to about -25°c. Gentiana species generally grow best when there is ample moisture to the roots in the growing season, but they also require very good drainage.
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