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Growth habit is upright.

Gentianaceae

A pink Gentian that would grow nicely with the more typical blue/purple cultivars. With a more upright growth habit than other gentians, G. asclepiadea has vertical, arching stalks bearing willow-like leaves. Dark pink or rose-colored buds open into pale pink trumpet-shaped flowers with darker pink striping within the throat.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: rounded/mounded

Plant Use: In beds and borders and as cut flowers.

Propagation:

seed
division

Flower Color:

pink

Bloom Period:

mid-summer
late summer

Width: Minimum: 24 inches     Maximum: 20 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments: Gentians do not like to be moved. Divide clumps or separate offsets in spring or propagate by seed. Sources vary regarding the amount of sunlight required, from full sun to shade. Our plants grew nicely in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.