seeds: Gentianopsis crinita (fringed gentian)

Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.

Seed sowing instructions

code C(60), D = Needs at least 60 days of cold moist stratification. Surface sow.
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.

Plant information

The blooms of Gentianopsis crinita are deep blue and appear in late summer to fall, usually around August or September. They open in the cooler days and close in the heat. Fringed gentian does well in moist soils, and it prefers full sun. It's a great choice for a spot with consistent moisture, but make sure it’s not in standing water – it doesn’t like wet feet for too long.

Its flowers attract various pollinators, including bumblebees like Bombus impatiens, who visit for nectar. It also tends to be deer-resistant, so you won't have to worry about your garden visitors munching on it.

seeds: Gentianopsis crinita (fringed gentian)

Name: seeds: Gentianopsis crinita (fringed gentian)
SKU: SEED-GEN-CRI

$4.75

Quantity

Only 6 left in stock

packet about 100 seeds

stratification code
C(60), D

type: Biennial

sun needs: Full sun

water needs: Moist to wet soil

height: Ht. 12"

plant spacing: space 12-18" apart

bloom time: August, September, October

bloom color: blue

A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

seeds: Gentianopsis crinita (fringed gentian)

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type:	Biennial
sun needs:	Full sun
water needs:	Moist to wet soil
height:	Ht. 12"
plant spacing:	space 12-18" apart
bloom time:	August, September, October
bloom color:	blue