Image of Gentianopsis crinita
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
image of Flowering plant
Gentianopsis crinita
Greater Fringed-gentian
Gentiane frangée

Synonyms

eastern fringed-gentian
gentianopsis frangé
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We are not accepting seeds for this plant at the moment.

Bloom Colour: Blue Bloom Period: Aug - Oct
Max Height: 1.0 feet
Max Width: 2.0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture wet Tolerates wet soil condition
Lifespan: Biennial plants that will take two years to bloom, and then will die
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Does not spread uncontrollably
plant self seeding Self-seeding
Landscape Uses: No landscape information available.
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
GRASP candidate This plant is a GRASP candidate

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Yes

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Gentianopsis crinita
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Atlantic Maritime
  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Gentianopsis crinita

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Gentianopsis crinita

No bee data available for this plant.

Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
  • Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
  • Delphinium (Delphinium)
  • Salvia (Non-Native Sage)
  • Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Iris)
  • Iris (Iris Cultivars)
  • Hyacinthus (Non-Native Hyacynth)
  • Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
  • Baptisia (False Indigo)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow by February
  • Stratification duration: 60 days
  • Self-seeding

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are open
  • Harvesting:
    • Cut stem (including pods), let air dry in paper bag, then shake seeds off after a few days
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/32 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
    • Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • Remove non-seed material
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Inadequate information on toxicity found.

GRASP Candidate

Rare/endangered native plants within 50km radius of Ottawa approximately. Burton is anchor study, plus iNaturalist observations to corroborate if any recent spotting.