Fringed Gentian Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To break this Gentiana Crinita seed's dormancy, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Scatter the seed on the surface of the soil, then press it in lightly. Keep the soil moist, but water carefully to avoid disturbing the seed; keep the soil temperature at about 70 degrees F. Germination is notoriously slow and irregular, but should begin to occur within 4 weeks. Transplant two seedlings each in individual pots, handling very carefully to prevent breaking the hair-like roots.
Growing: Keep the seedlings moist as they develop, which will happen very slowly. In their first year, the seedlings will develop into a low rosette; since they survive cold temperatures well, they can planted out in their first season. If the seedlings are overwintered indoors before transplanting, they will need very careful attention since they do not appreciate transplanting at a larger size. They must be kept well watered at all times, and weeds should be kept to a minimum. Full bloom may not occur until their second or third season of growth. Mature plants may self-seed in good growing conditions. This plant does not appreciate extreme heat or drought, though it is quite cold hardy and adapts well to marshy areas or water's edge. This flower attracts many types of bees.
Harvesting: This delicate, rare blossom will not last long as a cut flower and is best enjoyed outdoors. Because of its rare and endangered status, it should never be picked or transplanted from the wild.
Seed Saving: After blooming, the flowers develop into long capsules that split to reveal the ripe seed. Cut them from the stem or simply shake the entire plant over a container to remove the fine, tiny oval seeds. Germination rates will be best if the seed is planted immediately, but it will remain viable for several years if stored properly. Store the fringed gentian seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Greater Fringed Gentian, Gentian Root
Latin Name: Gentiana crinita
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Biennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 200,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
pleased
I was pleased of the price of the product and its speedy delivery.
Restoring these rare flowers to our lakeside woodlands
Very fresh seeds germinated quickly in moist garden / woodland soil.
Excited to see them re-established if we can keep the deer away
So far so good
Have not planted seeds yet. Arrived very quickly after ordered. Came in a durable foil packet with planting instructions and care of seeds.
So far so good. Very pleased so far with product.
Germinated easily!
I soaked these in a 500ppm solution of gibberellic acid for 2-3 days and they're coming up beautifully on Day 10 at 70 degrees in Q-plugs (on a heat mat with a dome and cheap LED shoplights). I haven't run a control batch without GA-3, but I absolutely could, because this packet is HUGE (I bought the smallest size). I love the resealable foil packet.
Fringed Gentian
I received them and put them in the fridge but have not sowed them yet.
No more emails, please. Thank you.
Rarest of the rare
This may be the only commercial source for seed of Gentianopsis crinita, Fringed Gentian. Generous portion with germination instructions.
Wonderful
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To break this Gentiana Crinita seed's dormancy, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Scatter the seed on the surface of the soil, then press it in lightly. Keep the soil moist, but water carefully to avoid disturbing the seed; keep the soil temperature at about 70 degrees F. Germination is notoriously slow and irregular, but should begin to occur within 4 weeks. Transplant two seedlings each in individual pots, handling very carefully to prevent breaking the hair-like roots.
Growing: Keep the seedlings moist as they develop, which will happen very slowly. In their first year, the seedlings will develop into a low rosette; since they survive cold temperatures well, they can planted out in their first season. If the seedlings are overwintered indoors before transplanting, they will need very careful attention since they do not appreciate transplanting at a larger size. They must be kept well watered at all times, and weeds should be kept to a minimum. Full bloom may not occur until their second or third season of growth. Mature plants may self-seed in good growing conditions. This plant does not appreciate extreme heat or drought, though it is quite cold hardy and adapts well to marshy areas or water's edge. This flower attracts many types of bees.
Harvesting: This delicate, rare blossom will not last long as a cut flower and is best enjoyed outdoors. Because of its rare and endangered status, it should never be picked or transplanted from the wild.
Seed Saving: After blooming, the flowers develop into long capsules that split to reveal the ripe seed. Cut them from the stem or simply shake the entire plant over a container to remove the fine, tiny oval seeds. Germination rates will be best if the seed is planted immediately, but it will remain viable for several years if stored properly. Store the fringed gentian seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Greater Fringed Gentian, Gentian Root
Latin Name: Gentiana crinita
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Biennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast
Seeds per Ounce: 200,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
Reviews
Review
pleased
I was pleased of the price of the product and its speedy delivery.
Review
Restoring these rare flowers to our lakeside woodlands
Very fresh seeds germinated quickly in moist garden / woodland soil.
Excited to see them re-established if we can keep the deer away
Review
So far so good
Have not planted seeds yet. Arrived very quickly after ordered. Came in a durable foil packet with planting instructions and care of seeds.
So far so good. Very pleased so far with product.
Review
Germinated easily!
I soaked these in a 500ppm solution of gibberellic acid for 2-3 days and they're coming up beautifully on Day 10 at 70 degrees in Q-plugs (on a heat mat with a dome and cheap LED shoplights). I haven't run a control batch without GA-3, but I absolutely could, because this packet is HUGE (I bought the smallest size). I love the resealable foil packet.
Review
Fringed Gentian
I received them and put them in the fridge but have not sowed them yet.
No more emails, please. Thank you.
Review
Rarest of the rare
This may be the only commercial source for seed of Gentianopsis crinita, Fringed Gentian. Generous portion with germination instructions.
Review
Wonderful