Gentiana saponaria

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Common Name:  Soapwort Gentian, Harvestbells

Part sun to light shade, medium moisture, rich soil, moderately acid pH.  8-20 inches height, blooms in fall, blue-violet flower

Germination Code: E

Native Region:  Eastern Highland Rim and Cumberland Platea

Bottle shaped flowers opening only partly.  Attracts bees.

Soapwort Gentian, Harvestbells - Gentiana saponaria 3
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/
Soapwort Gentian, Harvestbells - Gentiana saponaria
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/