Clusius Gentian
Gentiana clusii
Family: Gentianaceae
Clusius Gentian grows in full sun and prefers rocky calcareous soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Clusius Gentian
Clusius Gentian growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky calcareous soil with a soil pH of 6.5-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Clusius Gentian as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.
Plant Overview
Clusius Gentian (Gentiana clusii) is listed in the Gentianaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1357
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Clusius Gentian is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Rocky calcareous soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rocky calcareous soil
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.