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Chiretta

Swertia chirayita, Gentianaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Clustered GentianGentiana triflora
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Large-flowered CalamintClinopodium grandiflorum
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
KutkiPicrorhiza kurroa
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese GentianGentiana scabra

Two closely related Gentianaceae species compete intensely for similar soil nutrients and growing conditions

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionPollinator Support

Medicinal Uses

Fever ReductionDigestive DisordersLiver ProblemsAntimalarialDiabetes

Common Questions

What zones does Chiretta grow in?

Chiretta grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Chiretta?

Good companions for Chiretta include Clustered Gentian, Large-flowered Calamint, Kutki.

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