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GENTIANA lutea
Plant Description
| Article Type: | (GOLD NUGGET SEED ®) |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Origin: | Mountains of Central and Southern Europe: meadows, stony habitats. |
| Special Features: | Highly decorative and durable. Forms a strong taproot. Up to ten whorled flowers in the leaf axils. Also, the foliage has a decorative effect with large, strong leaves. GENTIANA lutea is best on lime, but also tolerates pH values below 6.0. |
| Historical: | Genus is named in honor of King Gentius of Illyria for allegedly discovering the medicinal uses for the roots of Gentian lutea from which tonic bitters are still made. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | pure yellow |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - August |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z7
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| Foliage: | basal rosette of leaves, ovate to elliptic, 5-7 strong veins, upper leaves sessile, strong green |
| Growth Habit: | erect / clumping |
| Height with Flowers: | 100 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 40 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | lime-loving, calcareous / well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / beneficial plant / culinary herb |
| Usage: | suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.4444 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 1.03093 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
970 |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 72 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Sowing to Germination: | 3 - 4 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
