Gentiana tibetica
Tibetan Gentian, Qin Jiao
 

Gentiana tibetica - Tibetan Gentian, Qin Jiao

Tibetan Gentian photo 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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