NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Gentianella quinquefolia [= Gentianella quinquefolia var. quinquefolia]
Stiff Gentian, Eastern Agueweed, Appalachian Gentianella
Scientific Name: |
Gentianella quinquefolia [= Gentianella quinquefolia var. quinquefolia] |
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Genus: |
Gentianella |
Species Epithet: |
quinquefolia |
Common Name: |
Stiff Gentian, Eastern Agueweed, Appalachian Gentianella |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Annual (Herbs Only), Biennial |
Plant Family |
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Blue, Violet |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry, Moist |
Bloom Time: |
August, September, October |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
Forests, grassy balds (Weakley 2015). Common in NC Mountains. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Annual (Herbs Only), Biennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
C. Paynter, August 09 |
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C. Paynter, Aug 09 |
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