Gentianopsis crinita
About
Gentianopsis crinita is a biennial herbaceous species, native to eastern USA and eastern Canada. The flowers of fringed gentian open on sunny days, but generally remain closed on cloudy days. Individual plants live for only one or two years; the plant is noted as having become relatively rare. It grows in moist, limey woods, meadows, and stream banks.
- Family
- Gentianaceae
How to use it
Fringed gentian can be appreciated for its ornamental beauty in gardens, particularly in areas that mimic its natural habitat of moist woods and meadows. Its striking flowers can attract pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.
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Gardening tip
When planting fringed gentian, make sure to choose a spot that mimics its natural habitat. It thrives in moist, limey soils, so consider adding organic matter to improve drainage and moisture retention.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gentianopsis crinita
- Slug
- gentianopsis-crinita
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Genus
- Gentianopsis
- Species
- crinita
- Wikidata QID
- Q3022946
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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