About
Frasera parryi, Parry's star gentian, is an upright, biennial or short-lived perennial from the mountains of California and Baja California producing a basal rosette of broadly lance-shaped leaves and tall flowering stems bearing clusters of four-petalled, greenish-white flowers in summer. An unusual and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Frasera are upright biennials and short-lived perennials in the gentian family (Gentianaceae), native to western North America. They produce basal rosettes of leaves and tall flowering stems bearing clusters of four-petalled flowers. Ornamental plants for sunny, well-drained borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.