Trumpet Gentian
Gentiana acaulis
Family: Gentianaceae
Trumpet Gentian grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers humus-rich gritty soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Trumpet Gentian
Trumpet Gentian growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Humus-rich gritty soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-7. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Trumpet 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
Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) 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-1354
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Plant type
- Alpine perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Trumpet Gentian is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Humus-rich gritty soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-7.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-7
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Humus-rich gritty soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- 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.