Gentiana Lutea

The great yellow gentian is Gentiana Lutea and is a fairly common plant found in the Pyrenees and Alps in Southern to Central Europe. Also known as bitterwort this is a plant used in homeopathic remedies.

A tall growing species reaching around 1m (3ft) in height this is a hardy perennial with whorls of yellow flowers from spring through summer.

As far as being a garden plant this is a little weedy for us,

Care

A well drained but moist soil is essential, would not be regarded as drought tolerant however is frost tolerant. Will grow well in a rock garden or in the cottage garden

Other details:

• Flower Color:
  A bright clear Yellow
• Flowering Time:
  From spring to late Summer

Propagation

• Easy from seed sown directly after flowering. Collected seed may benefit from stratification.
• Sow close to the surface and allow for a cold winter where seeds will undergo a natural stratification.
• In warmers climates stratify by storing in a refrigerator for 3 months and sow in spring.

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