Description
Gentiana frigida (also called Frigid Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodland margins. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and bears clusters of star-shaped, bright blue flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gentiana frigida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Gentiana frigida
Gentiana frigida can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.