Bavarian gentian
NameBavarian gentian
Species NameGentiana bavarica
Common NameBavarian gentian
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typeherbaceous leaves
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant, intense blue, trumpet-shaped flowers; extremely challenging to cultivate outside its specific high-altitude, calcareous habitat.
Description
This specimen of Bavarian gentian displays several vibrant blue, trumpet-shaped flowers emerging from a cluster of small, green basal leaves. The plants are growing in a natural, grassy environment, characteristic of their alpine habitat. Its intense blue flowers are a notable feature, though it is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
