About
A subspecies of the common hogweed from Siberia and central Asia, forming a stout, hairy perennial to about 1.5m with deeply divided, mid-green leaves and large, open umbels of small, white flowers in summer. A vigorous native umbellifera for a wild garden or large, moist border.
About the genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.