Great yellow gentian

Gentiana lutea

perennial1.2×0.6 mzone 5–8light shade

Profile

Family: Gentianaceae
Habit: perennial
Height: 1.2 m
Spread: 0.6 m
Growth: slow
Lifespan: 50 years
First yield: after 4 years
Hardiness: zone 5–8
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 6 – 8
Synonyms: Great yellow gentian, Yellow gentian

nectar source

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal9 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Braucht tiefgründigen, kalkhaltigen, durchlässigen Boden in voller Sonne, am liebsten in Bergwiesenklima. Wächst langsam aus einer tiefen Pfahlwurzel und blüht erst nach mehreren Jahren.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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