About
A large, shrubby or semi-herbaceous perennial from western North America with broadly lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and erect, upright racemes of small, tubular, pale lavender to white flowers in summer. An underused ornamental Penstemon for a sunny, well-drained 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.