Gentiana saponaria Harvestbells (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana saponaria
Harvestbells
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The Gentiana saponaria plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Ontario to Minnesota, Connecticut, Florida and Louisiana. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Harvestbells.

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Latin Name:  Gentiana saponaria
Common Name:  Harvestbells
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet soils[235] in woodlands[200].

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 grows well in the woodland garden[200], it requires a lime-free soil[239]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance[200]. 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].

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