Gentiana lutea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Gentiana lutea
Also known as:
Yellow Gentian
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.20 m
Width:
0.60 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun, Half shade
Sun, Half shade
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment
Condiment
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
The root of the yellow gentian contains sugar and mucilage. In the past, it was sometimes used as a flavoring for beer before hops were used in brewing processes.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/07
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium can attract beneficial insects that help with pollination and pest control. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris has aromatic properties that can repel pests and improve soil health. |
|
Vaccinium myrtillus European blueberry |
Vaccinium myrtillus can enhance soil moisture retention and provide a habitat for beneficial microbes. |
|
Symphytum officinale Comfrey, Common comfrey |
Symphytum officinale can improve soil structure and help in the healing of soil from previous crops. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus can provide shade and improve microclimate for Gentiana lutea while producing edible fruit. |