| Description | An annual Gentian found growing in woods and damp meadows. |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Wild Flowers |
| Sunlight | semi-shade |
| Moisture | moist |
| Soil & Site | Found growing in moist woods, wet prairies, etc. |
| Flowers | pale violet or whitish 3/4" flowers, funnel shaped, bristly-tipped lobes occurring in clusters on the upper half of the plant, tubular flowers are made up of 5 narrow calyx lobes and a tubular blue corolla, supported by green sepals |
| Leaves | lance-shaped, toothless, prominent central vein, opposite, upper leaves have a narrow clasping base, about 2.5" long |
| Dimensions | 15" tall |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | The genus is named after King Gentius of Illyria (550 BC) who was reputed to have discovered the medicinal uses of the roots. |
| Misc Facts | The roots have been used medicinally and to flavor beverages. Native Americans made compresses from the roots to heal aching backs. Sources list this plant as an annual and it is also listed as a biennial. |
| Notes & Reference | #41-Wildflowers of Wisconsin (Stan Tekiela), #45-Prairie Propagation Handbook (Harold Rock) , #65-North Woods Wildflowers (Doug Ladd) |
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