Common Name(s): Spotted gentian Botanical Name: Gentiana punctata Type: Perennial Hardiness: Zones 5 to 9 Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade Water Requirements: Average Bloom Colors: Yellow with purple spots Bloom Period: Summer Height: 18 to 24 inches Spacing: 18 inches Features: Showy blooms, Precautions: None known Description: A rare yellow-flowering gentian variety with large bell-shaped blooms and slightly flared petals distinctly dotted with purple. Foliage consists of glossy, light-green, ovate and petiolate leaves on stocky stems. This species is considered endangered and protected in some countries. Uses/Culture: Sunny beds and borders, wildflower gardens. Plants prefer moist but well-drained soil and tend to do best in areas with cool summer nights. Germination requirements: Germination occurs in 1-3 weeks under cool (43-55F), moist conditions following a 4-6 week period of cold stratification. Fall sowing direct, to a cold frame or unheated greenhouse is ideal.

• Seeds per packet: 10

Seeds per packet: 10