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Gentiana parryi
Gentiana parryi Engelm.
Parry's Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Gentiana calycosa var. asepala, Pneumonanthe parryi
USDA Symbol: GEPA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Parry’s gentian has one to four deep-blue, funnel-shaped flowers occuring in a terminal raceme on each of the one to several, 4-16 in. stems. The perennial’s succulent-like, oval to linear leaves are covered with a whitish bloom.
This is a sun-loving perennial whose flowers close on cloudy days.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , BlueBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Usually blue, occasionally white.
Distribution
USA: CO , UT , WYNative Distribution: WY to c. ID, s. to NM & e. AZ
Native Habitat: Alpine & subalpine meadows; aspen-conifer communities
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist soils.
Conditions Comments: A sun-loving perennial whose flowers close on cloudy days.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Bumble BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Commercially Avail: yesFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACW | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Gentiana parryi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentiana parryi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana parryi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: TWC Staff