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Rocky Mountain gentian
Gentiana affinis

Fort Collins

Synonyms: Pneumonanthe affinis
Dimensions: Height: 4.0 in. to 1.5 ft.
Spread: 4.0 in.; to 10.0 in.
Growth Form: Herbaceous
Program Association: Nature in the City
Wildlife Uses: Hummingbirds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Low
Plant Community: Foothills, Plains, Wet Meadow
Season of Bloom: July, August, September
Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Leaf Color: Green Shades
Aggressiveness: No City Data
Design Considerations: Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations: Limited Availability
Duration: Perennial
Natural Landscape Position: Fort Collins Model
4, 5
Soil Type: Poorly Drained
Pests/Disease Prone: No City Data
Hazards/Toxic: No City Data.

Notes

Can tolerate dry soils, does best with moist soils. Very popular with native bees and butterflies.