Gentiana andrewsii

Bottle Gentian

These lovely, fall-blooming plants were once common along local shorelines. They have unique, deep blue, closed flowers that require the might of the bumble bee to pollinate.

Height: 12-24 inches

Sun Requirements: Prefers part shade but will handle sun

Water Requirements: Wetter humus rich soils

Flowers: Deep blue flowers in August/September

Attracts: Bees