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Swertia perennis

SKU: swper
A rarely offered plant originating from many parts of northern Europe with violet/blue flowers.
Family: Gentianaceae
Flower Colour: Purple
Flowering Season: Summer
Origin: Europe
Preferred Conditions: Moist, acid soil
Preferred Aspect: Full sun
Additional Feature: Foliage effect
Price: £4.00
Availability: Currently Out of Stock
Swertia perennis
Product Details
A reliable plant belonging to the Gentian family which requires the acid conditions of the Sino Himalayan types. This species will grow in any good acid garden soil providing it does not dry out. Foliage is heart shaped and deep green. It will produce flowers of a deep blue to violet colour through the late summer months.