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Gentiana cruciata (1 Page of 5) The Gentiana cruciata plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Gentiana cruciata Family: Gentianaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.4 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry alpine meadows, woods, rocks and banks[100, 187], usually on limey soils.
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 species is easily grown in any good garden soil[187], preferring drier conditions than most other members of the genus[239].
Plants are hardy to at least -20°c[187].
A moisture loving plant, preferring to grow with full exposure to the sun but with plenty of underground moisture in the summer, it grows better in the north and west of Britain[1].
Plants are intolerant of root disturbance[200].
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