Swertia — 15 species
Botanical species in the genus Swertia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Swertia angustifolia
Swertia angustifolia
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia bimaculata
Swertia bimaculata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia chirayita
Swertia chirayita
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia chirayita is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating winter temperatures down to at least -15°c. It grows best in areas with cool summers. Succeeds in a moist humus-rich soil in damp light woodlands, streamsides or the bog garden.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia cordata
Swertia cordata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia cuneata
Swertia cuneata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia hookeri
Swertia hookeri
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia japonica
Swertia japonica
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Succeeds in a moist humus-rich soil in damp light woodlands, streamsides or the bog garden.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia marginata
Swertia marginata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia multicaulis
Swertia multicaulis
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia nervosa
Swertia nervosa
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia paniculata
Swertia paniculata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia petiolata
Swertia petiolata
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia purpurascens
Swertia purpurascens
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia racemosa
Swertia racemosa
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Swertia thomsonii
Swertia thomsonii
Family: Gentianaceae
Cultivation
Swertia species are generally plants of moderate to high elevations where they are often found on damp slopes and humus-rich, peat mosses. They grow best in areas with cool summers and perennial species are generally cold-hardy to temperatures down to around -15°c. Swertia species generally grow well in humus-rich soils in damp, open woodland, by streams or in bog gardens.
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