Gentiana acaulis (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana acaulis
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The Gentiana acaulis plant species is found in Europe - Spain to Yugoslavia. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Gentiana acaulis
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry turf and pastures, rubble and scree slopes, occasionally in alpine woods. Usually found in acid soils, though sometimes also found on chalky limestone or sandstone[239].

Cultivation Notes: In general, gentians require a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered position, a certain minimum of atmospheric humidity, high light intensity but a site where temperatures are not too high[239]. They are therefore more difficult to grow in areas with hot summers and in such a region they appreciate some protection from the strongest sunlight[200, 239]. Most species will grow well in the rock garden[200]. This is an easily grown species, succeeding in most good garden soils, though it prefers a light loamy soil and lime-free conditions[187, 200, 239]. It grows well in a pocket of soil amongst paving stones, so long as there is a gritty substrate[200]. Plants dislike growing under the drip from trees[200]. A very ornamental plant, there are many named varieties[200]. It is a rare and protected species in the wild[7]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance[200].

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