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prairie gentian
Eustoma russellianum

Fort Collins

Synonyms: Eustoma exaltatum ssp. russellianum, lisianthus, showy prairie gentian, Eustoma grandiflorum
Dimensions: Height: 10.0 in. to 2.0 ft.
Spread: 6.0 in.; to 1.0 ft.
Growth Form: Herbaceous
Program Association: Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses: Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Low, Moderate
Plant Community: Plains, Riparian, Salt Meadow, Wet Meadow
Season of Bloom: July, August
Flower Color: Pink Shades, Purple Shades, White Shades
Leaf Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
Aggressiveness: No City Data
Design Considerations: Accent Plant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations: Limited Availability
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Natural Landscape Position: Fort Collins Model
3, 4, 5
Soil Type: Alkaline/High pH, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone: No City Data
Hazards/Toxic: No City Data.

Natural populations of this plant are rare and should never be collected in the wild.