Tibetan Gentian, Qin Jiao
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Gentiana tibetica - Tibetan Gentian, Qin Jiao |
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A perennial from the Himalayas
of Tibet and western China with exotic greenish-white to blue tubular
flowers that squeeze together atop a 2 ft high unbranched stem. Qin
jiao's large basal florette of variegated leaves recalls a brommeliad.
Grow specs: To 2 ft., 12-18" spacing. Full sun. Slightly acidic sandy loam. Traditionally, qin jiao has been used for rheumatoid arthritis and in small doses, to calm nerves. (Photo © Steven Foster) $3.00 |
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