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Eustoma exaltatum ssp. exaltatum (L.) Salisb. ex G. Don

Blue marsh lily, Bluebell gentian, Catchfly prairie gentian, Small bluebell, Western blue gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

USDA Symbol: EUEXE2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
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Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , AZ , CA , FL , LA , MS , NM , TX
Native Habitat: central Texas; low spots on praries, low open ground, or disturbed sites
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Conditions Comments: Whether this plant is a separate species from Eustoma Russellianium (Bluebell) or not is still up for debate, and the only telling difference between this species and the regular Bluebell is their size. Small Bluebells will not grow over one foot in height.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: High

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Eustoma exaltatum ssp. exaltatum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Eustoma exaltatum ssp. exaltatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eustoma exaltatum ssp. exaltatum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: NPC

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