Stiff Gentian

Gentianella quinquefolia Gentianaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Biennial

Native distribution

Eastern North America

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden

Source of plant

Unknown

Description

Stiff Gentian is a biennial; it grows vegetatively during the first year and completes its life cycle during the second but will re-seed. Plants to 2' tall and with purple flowers.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3