Gentian wildflowers grow all over the world, except on the continent of Antarctica, and have unusual pollination habits. More than 1,000 species have been identified, some in boggy forest areas and others in the desert. Plants in the Gentian species range from a small herb to a tree that grows in the rainforest.

Where is gentian found?

gentian, (genus Gentiana), any of about 400 species of annual or perennial (rarely biennial) flowering plants of the family Gentianaceae distributed worldwide in temperate and alpine regions, especially in Europe and Asia, North and South America, and New Zealand.

Can you grow gentian?

Plant gentian in moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.0 to 7.5 in Sunset’s Climate Zones 6 through 22. Grow gentian in partial shade in areas where summers are warm and dry, or in full sun where summers are cool and damp. Small species, up to 6-inches, are spaced 6 to 12 inches apart.