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Bottle Gentian
Gentiana andrewsii
PerennialBottle Gentian
Gentiana andrewsii
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Moist – Wet
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Size
1-2'
Bloom
Deep Blue, Aug–Oct
Why Grow It
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Late Bloomer
Provides nectar when others have faded
Pollinator Magnet
Attracts many types of pollinators
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Did You Know?
The flowers never fully open — only bumblebees are strong enough to pry them apart for nectar.
One of the most intensely blue wildflowers in North America, blooming when little else does in late fall.
Named "gentian" after King Gentius of ancient Illyria, who reputedly discovered the plant's medicinal properties.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Bumblebee Exclusive
Only bumblebees have the strength and technique to force open the closed petals
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Late Season Nectar
Provides critical fuel for migrating butterflies in autumn
Good Companions
🌾 Little Bluestem
🌻 Woodland Sunflower
🌼 Aromatic Aster
Planting Guide
- Plant in moist, rich soil in partial shade — meadow edges work well
- Do not let soil dry out during the first growing season
- Patience is key — plants are slow to establish but long-lived once settled
Plant Details
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