Gentiana is a flowering plant belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae). The most attractive on the plant are quite large, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are mostly in an intense blue color, but they can be also in white. Gentianas are named after Gentius - an Illyrian king who have discovered tonic properties in gentians. Besides of using the plant for its decorative flowers, some species of Gentiana are harvested for the manufacture of apéritifs, liqueurs, and tonics. Flowers (of some species) are also used as cut flowers. And how to grow it? Gentianas are fully hardy and can be grow in a place with full sun or partial shade. They grow in well-drained soil. They don´t have any requirements for soil composition, but minimally, soil must be rich in humus. They are popular in rock gardens, also containers with other blooming perennials. #flowers #plants #kvety #rastliny #flora #zahradkar #zahrada
Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:31:46 +0000
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