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Gentiana 'Lucerna'
gentian 'Lucerna'
A compact, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to around 8cm tall with narrow, linear, grass-like foliage. In autumn, trailing stems bear large, trumpet-shaped, intense blue flowers with white-streaked throats

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Genus
Gentiana can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly with showy, trumpet or salver-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid, humus-rich soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division of offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Root rot may occur
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