How to Grow and Care for Dwarf gentians

The field gentian is a delicate biennial flower with purple leaves. It is found in meadow areas throughout the U.K. and Ireland. Gentian plants get their name from King Gentius, who ruled Illyria in the 2nd century B.C.E. Wild field gentian populations are in rapid decline due to overgrazing by livestock.

Gentianella ramosa is an herb that flowers in the late summer months and grows naturally in areas of alpine. It can be mistaken for Gentianella campestris but can be distinguished from its relative by its five-lobed flowers.

Scarce autumn felwort is the county flower of Buckinghamshire in the United Kingdom. This species is similar to the Autumn Gentian but its flowers possess a more vibrant shade of purple. One of its common names, Chiltern gentian, is given because it is native to the Chiltern Hills in the south of England.

Agueweed (Gentianella quinquefolia) is a wildflower notable for being tolerant of many different habitats, so you can see its attractive purple flowers growing in damp lowlands and also on exposed ridges. This adaptation to many habitats make this a popular and easy to grow garden flower.

Usually found in alpine areas, new zealand gentian is a tufted perennial herb that is endemic to New Zealand. New zealand gentian is a summer-flowering plant that flourishes in damp grassland and boggy places. It is said to have been named for the 6th century King Gentius.