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\nThe easy Gentiana daurica is available at many garden centers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for that clear, gentian blue color, then you really must try growing Gentians, themselves. Generally considered as ‘fussy’ plants, since most Gentiana require alpine conditions (as does this species) with fast draining soil, yet moist-ish conditions, something of an oxymoron, there are still some speices which are more forgiving than the more challenging true alpine forms.<\/p>\n

Distributed by Sunny Border Nurseries (look for it on the label) you can find Gentiana daurica in your local garden centers Rock Garden plant area, or where they may keep alpine plants, if they are a large retailer.<\/p>\n

Provide the right conditions of Lime-free soil and fast drainage, this zone 4-7 plant will provide you with a mid-summer show of true Gentian blue flowers that can’t compare to anything else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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