Slender Gentian
Gentianella quinquefolia
Family: Gentianaceae
Slender Gentian grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained woodland edge soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Slender Gentian
Slender Gentian growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained woodland edge soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Slender Gentian as 14-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.
Plant Overview
Slender Gentian (Gentianella quinquefolia) is listed in the Gentianaceae family and categorized as a herbaceous annual with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3373
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Plant type
- Herbaceous annual
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Slender Gentian is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained woodland edge soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained woodland edge soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-45 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-45 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-150 days
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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.