Cream Gentian is considered endangered or even extirpated (extinct in the state) from the state. How does that happen? It’s the destruction of prairie habitat plus invasive species.
The foliage of this plant is similar to bottle gentian with smooth, green, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream rather than blue and a little more open than bottle gentian.
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Cream Gentian (Gentiana alba)
Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Cream Gentian
Height: 1-2 feet
Bloom time: August-Sept
Soil: dry to moist sand, loam, clay
Sun: dappled light, part to full sun
Plant spacing: 12 inches
Flower: cream/white
Life cycle: perennial
Family: Gentianaceae
Seed source: Great Lakes region
Cream Gentian is considered endangered or even extirpated (extinct in the state) from the state. How does that happen? It’s the destruction of prairie habitat plus invasive species.
The foliage of this plant is similar to bottle gentian with smooth, green, opposite leaves. The flowers are cream rather than blue and a little more open than bottle gentian.
More description coming soon!
Cream Gentian (Gentiana alba)
Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Cream Gentian
Height: 1-2 feet
Bloom time: August-Sept
Soil: dry to moist sand, loam, clay
Sun: dappled light, part to full sun
Plant spacing: 12 inches
Flower: cream/white
Life cycle: perennial
Family: Gentianaceae
Seed source: Great Lakes region
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