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(Gentianella quinquefolia)
Agueweed (Gentianella quinquefolia)
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Photo by: Elias | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Elias | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-09-19T12:51:51-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly known as Agueweed, is a biennial herb native to the moist meadows, open woodlands, and grassy slopes of the Central and Eastern United States and Southern Canada. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). The plant has a basal rosette of leaves with upright flowering stems that bear trumpet-shaped purple and white flowers, which bloom in late summer to fall and are quite showy, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Agueweed is valued for its striking flowers and is used in wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in a variety of soil types, though it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best situated in full sun to part shade. While not commonly found in cultivation, it can be a unique addition to a native plant garden. Agueweed is not known for significant disease or pest issues, but it can be sensitive to overwatering or drought.CC BY-SA 4.0
Agueweed is valued for its striking flowers and is used in wildflower gardens, borders, and naturalized areas. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in a variety of soil types, though it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best situated in full sun to part shade. While not commonly found in cultivation, it can be a unique addition to a native plant garden. Agueweed is not known for significant disease or pest issues, but it can be sensitive to overwatering or drought.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, open woodlands, and grassy slopes
Other Names
Common Names: Stiff Gentian , Gall-Of-The-Earth
Scientific Names: Gentianella quinquefolia , Gentianella quinquefolia var. quinquefolia , Gentiana quinqueflora , Gentiana occidentalis , Gentiana quinquefolia f. lutescens , Gentiana quinquefolia var. occidentalis , Aloitis occidentalis , Aloitis quinqueflora , Aloitis quinqueflora subsp. occidentalis , Aloitis quinquefolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small