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Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

1CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including GA

Genus host records with ranges including GA · Gentiana

10BeesSoutheastern regional records

Southeastern regional records · Gentiana

Individual names are not available yet.

0Specialist beesPollen specialists

2BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Recorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim · Gentiana

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Flower color · “Blue or purple” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Hardiness · “Zones 5a–9b” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Height · “8–20 inches” · Tennessee Smart Yards · Published Tennessee growing guidance; exact cached scientific heading
Life cycle · “Perennial” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Light · “Partial shade (direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil · “Moist; Occasionally wet” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil pH · “Acidic” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox

Also known as

Harvestbells; Soapwort Gentian

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