Plant Details

Gentiana lutea

Yellow Gentian

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General Information

Scientific name: Gentiana lutea
Also known as: Yellow Gentian

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.20 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
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