Gentiana alba

Cream Gentian

Oddly attractive flowers remain nearly closed and are primarily pollinated by bumblebees. Flower color can vary from white to greenish-white or yellowish-white. Also known as Gentiana falvida.

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Type

    • Tubular
  • Flower Height

    • 18" to 24"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg