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Mountain Gentian

This late bloomer has a bottle shape, is whitish on the bottom and deep blue along the turned out edges of the petals. The stems have a reddish hue.

Wildflower Details

Scientific Name:Gentiana parryi
Native:Yes
Growing Season:Late summer
Soil Type:Moist meadows, willows
Other Names:

Bottle Gentian, Parry Gentian

Habitat:Montane to Subalpine
Family:Gentian