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Closed Gentian

Gentiana clausa, Gentianaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SweetgrassHierochloe odorata
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Showy Tick TrefoilDesmodium canadense
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Moor GrassMolinia caerulea
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Purple LovegrassEragrostis spectabilis

Purple lovegrass can form allelopathic stands that suppress native wildflowers including closed gentian

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Closed Gentian grow in?

Closed Gentian grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Closed Gentian?

Good companions for Closed Gentian include Sweetgrass, Showy Tick Trefoil, Purple Moor Grass.

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