Fringed Gentian (Gentianopsis crinita)
Fringed Gentian is a very attractive plant for wetter areas. Bumblebees seem to really like it, but other than that, I found very little information about floral-faunal relationships. Apparently, Fringed Gentian is not bothered by herbivores due to the bitter foliage (illinoiswildflowers.info).
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Fringed Gentian is a very attractive plant for wetter areas. Bumblebees seem to really like it, but other than that, I found very little information about floral-faunal relationships. Apparently, Fringed Gentian is not bothered by herbivores due to the bitter foliage (illinoiswildflowers.info).
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Fringed Gentian is a very attractive plant for wetter areas. Bumblebees seem to really like it, but other than that, I found very little information about floral-faunal relationships. Apparently, Fringed Gentian is not bothered by herbivores due to the bitter foliage (illinoiswildflowers.info).
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Life Cycle: Biennial
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Wet-Medium/wet
Height: 1-3 feet
Bloom Time: August-October
Bloom Color: Bluish purple
Advantages: Deer Resistant, Great Landscaping Plant
