Add vibrant color to your garden with Dark Blue Nikita Gentian (Gentiana dahurica) Seeds, a rare Siberian perennial herb known for its striking deep-blue trumpet-shaped flowers. These Non-GMO seeds are perfect for rock gardens, alpine beds, borders, and naturalized landscapes.
Gentiana dahurica thrives in cool, well-drained soils and prefers partial sun to full sun. The elegant blooms attract pollinators while adding a dramatic splash of color in late spring to early summer. With proper care, this hardy perennial returns year after year, creating a long-lasting display.
Features
- Produces vivid deep blue trumpet-shaped flowers
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Hardy Siberian perennial suitable for cool climates
- Thrives in rock gardens, borders, and alpine beds
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Low-maintenance once established
- Compact clump-forming growth habit
- Long blooming period in late spring to early summer
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Gentiana dahurica
- Common Name: Dark Blue Nikita Gentian
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- USDA Zones: 3–7
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil
- Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional drought once established
- Height: 6–12 inches
- Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
- Flower Color: Dark blue
- Season for Planting: Spring or fall
- Germination Time: 21–45 days
- Germination Temperature: 55–70°F
- Cold Stratification: 30–60 days recommended for improved germination
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming, low-growing
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Rock gardens, alpine beds, borders, pollinator-friendly plantings
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose well-draining soil; amend with sand or grit for alpine conditions.
- Sowing Time: Plant in early spring or fall; stratify seeds for better germination.
- Seed Depth: Lightly cover with 1/8 inch of soil.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged.
- Germination Window: 21–45 days depending on temperature.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade; avoid excessive shade.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 6–12 inches apart.
- Watering: Moderate watering during establishment; reduce after maturity.
- Maintenance Tips: Remove spent flowers to encourage tidy growth.
- Overwintering: Hardy perennial; mulch lightly in colder zones.
