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Gentiana pneumonanthe Marsh gentian (1 Page of 5) The Gentiana pneumonanthe plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh gentian. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Gentiana pneumonanthe Common Name: Marsh gentian Family: Gentianaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Boggy meadows, fens, moist heaths and sandy or peaty clearings in woods[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 species is calcifuge and requires a humus-rich lime-free soil[1, 50, 239]. It is not very easy to cultivate and is not very long-lived[239].
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].
A very ornamental plant[1].
Plants are intolerant of root disturbance and should be placed in their final positions as soon as posssible[200].
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