
Northeast Pollinator Plants
Gentiana clausa (Bottle Gentian)
$ 4.99
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We ship only to the New England and New York states. If you live near Fairfax, VT, consider buying at our farm, River Berry Farm.
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Shipping will be in the order received. Please check the Home Page for updated expected ship date. Free shipping for 13 or more plants.
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Plants are delivered in a biodegradable wood fiber pot, 2.75" diameter by 3.5" deep.
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Common Name: Bottle Gentian
Attracts: Bees
Use: Naturalizing
Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7 USDA Zone Map
Soils: Moist, Acid
Flower Time: Mid August - Late September
Flower Color: Blue/Purple
Height: 1'-3'
Notes: Gentiana clausa (Bottle Gentian) is striking in flower with distinct closed elliptical blue/purple balloons for flowers which bumblebees can pry open to reach the pollen and nectar.
Native to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US., Biota of North America, North America Plant Atlas. (BONAP/NAPA).