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Bottle Gentian
Gentiana andrewsii
The Bottle Gentian or closed gentian is an unusual woodland flower -- its common name derives from the fact that its petals never open! Mature flowers look just like large buds. Although these flowers produce a rich source of pollen and nectar, most insect pollinators are not able to get inside.
Bottle gentians are pollinated almost exclusively by large bumblebees that are strong enough to force the petals open and crawl inside. This is an example of a mutualistic association -- the bees benefit by having exclusive access to a bountiful nectar supply, and the plants benefit by attracting "loyal" pollinators that improve the chances for cross pollination.
One of the last plants to bloom in fall, it seems almost immune to the effects of Old Jack Frost. Grows one to two feet tall in moist rich soil, in sun or partial shade. Add a touch of elegance to the fall garden with this perennial favorite!
• Family: Gentian (Gentianaceae)
• Habitat: moist meadows and woods
• Height: 1-2 feet
• Flower size: 1 to 1-1/2 inches tall
• Flower color: dark blue
• Flowering time: August to October
• Origin: native
Bottle Gentian ... The trees are between 12" and 24" tall when shipped... And shipped Bare Root...
Shipping and planting times are winter and spring months. Please choose from following months: November thru April. But we will make exceptions with limited warranties due to heat during shipping.
And, any tree shipped during normal green and growth months ... which is May through October is going to arrive with brown, burned leaves. They will recover and go green again, but they are going to look dead on arrival.
PRICING AS FOLLOWS:
2 Bottle Gentian = $12.95
10 Bottle Gentian = $33.95
25 Bottle Gentian = $49.95
50 Bottle Gentian = $89.95
100 Bottle Gentian = $178.00
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