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Wildflowers - Gentian Seeds
Though this perennial may take extra time and work to establish, they will be well worth the effort. Identified by their unusual closed tubular blossoms, gentians are primarily pollinated by bumblebees. Most varieties come in varying shades of violet, but we also offer the lovely cream version. Most gentians bloom in late summer or fall and do best in consistently moist conditions such as marshy areas. Keep in mind that the fringed gentian is on the rare and endangered list.
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Cream Gentian Seeds
Gentiana flavida
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Gentiana flavida
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These unusual wildflowers, named for their nearly closed tubular blossoms, look like buds about to burst open. In order to pollinate them, bumblebees and other large bees must force their way into the small opening at the top; the unique design of the blossom expands just enough to allow passage. The Gentiana genus was named after King Gentius, an ancient ruler of the kingdom of Illyria who, according to legend, benefited from the medicinal effects of this family of plants. The species name "flavida" comes from the Latin word for "yellow," indicating the pale yellow color of the blossoms.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Stiff Gentian Seeds
Gentiana quinquefolia
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Gentiana quinquefolia
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These unusual wildflowers, named for their stiffly upright tubular blossoms, look like buds about to open. In order to pollinate them, bumblebees and other large bees must force their way into the small opening at the top; the unique design of the blossom expands just enough to allow passage. The Gentiana genus was named after King Gentius, an ancient ruler of the kingdom of Illyria who, according to legend, benefited from the medicinal effects of this family of plants. The species name "quinquefolia" comes from the Latin words for "five leaves," referring to the clusters of blossoms that often occur in groups of five.Starting at $2.98 USD
Though this perennial may take extra time and work to establish, they will be well worth the effort. Identified by their unusual closed tubular blossoms, gentians are primarily pollinated by bumblebees. Most varieties come in varying shades of violet, but we also offer the lovely cream version. Most gentians bloom in late summer or fall and do best in consistently moist conditions such as marshy areas. Keep in mind that the fringed gentian is on the rare and endangered list.