100 Gentiana Andrewsii Seeds – Bottle Gentian Heirloom Non-GMO Native Wildflower for Home Garden

Gentiana Andrewsii, commonly known as Bottle Gentian, is a striking native wildflower prized for its unique, closed bottle-shaped blooms in rich shades of blue and violet. This heirloom, non-GMO variety brings a touch of wild beauty to home gardens, meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its late-season flowers provide valuable nectar for bumblebees and other pollinators when many other plants have finished blooming.

Bottle Gentian is a herbaceous perennial that typically grows in moist meadows, along stream banks, and in open woodlands. It forms clumps of sturdy stems with opposite, lance-shaped green leaves. The distinctive flowers remain closed, resembling small bottles or urns, and appear from late summer into fall. This species is well-suited for rain gardens, native plant gardens, and naturalized areas where its unique form and color can be appreciated up close.

Plant Features

• Produces unique, closed bottle-shaped flowers in blue to violet hues
• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds from a North American native species
• Attracts bumblebees and other pollinators
• Blooms in late summer to early fall when few other wildflowers are in bloom
• Ideal for native plant gardens, rain gardens, and meadow plantings

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Gentiana andrewsii
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates wet conditions
• Water Requirements: Medium to high; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
• Bloom Season: Late summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 1-2 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Gentiana andrewsii seeds benefit from cold stratification to improve germination. For best results, sow seeds in fall and allow them to overwinter naturally outdoors, or provide 4-6 weeks of cold, moist stratification in a refrigerator before sowing indoors. Surface sow the seeds and press them lightly into the soil, as they require light to germinate. Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination can be slow and irregular, often taking several weeks to a few months.

Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots or directly into the garden after the last frost. Choose a location with moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Mature plants are relatively low-maintenance and will slowly naturalize in suitable conditions. Divide clumps every few years if they become overcrowded.

What's Included

You will receive 100 Gentiana Andrewsii seeds (Bottle Gentian). These are heirloom, non-GMO seeds intended for home garden planting.