Closed gentian; meadow bottle gentian (Gentiana clausa) Plant
Closed gentian; meadow bottle gentian (Gentiana clausa) Plant
Deep violet-blue bud-like flowers bloom from late summer to fall. Bumblebees and hummingbirds pollinate the flowers. Low sprawling plants with luscious dark green foliage are striking in garden edges.
Native to: Maine south to North Carolina and into Canada
Growing conditions: Sun to shade in moist to wet soil
Natural habitat: Wet woods and meadows
Grows up to: 1'
Blooms: In late summer
Pairs well with: Blue lobelia, golden groundsel, and spotted crane's-bill
Sun
Part Shade
Medium
Wet