Plants > Perennials

great yellow gentian

Gentiana lutea

Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae
Common Names: feldwode, yellow gentian, yellow-flowered gentian

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial with a basal rosette of large, ovate green leaves with deeply impressed veins. In mid to late summer, a tall flowering stem with clasping leaves produces whorls of bright yellow flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in reliably moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in sun or part shade. Thrives in locations with cool, damp summers. Will not tolerate drought or waterlogging

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years