Kalk-Glockenenzian, Clusius-Enzian

created by Alex&Sempi at 17.03.2025

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Description

This gentian, which with its extremely large, bright blue, upright flower is considered a typical representative of Alpine flora, although it did not originate in the Alps but migrated from Central Asia, has several names: It is called "Clusius gentian" after its first describer, the physician and botanist Clusius, and "lime bell gentian" after its primary soil requirement and appearance. It shares two other names with its brother, Koch's gentian: Alpine gentian and bell gentian. Like all gentian varieties, it is a protected species. However, like Koch's gentian, it is available from horticultural propagation in specialized nurseries. Clearly visible distinguishing mark between "Clusius gentian" and "Koch's gentian" The Clusius gentian (true alpine gentian, stemless lime gentian) has no green spots at the entrance to its throat, no green "entrance carpets" so to speak, and therefore appears intensely blue. The Salzburg poet Karl H. Waggerl, 1897 - 1973, wrote in his poetry collection "Heiteres Herbarium" about these delightful flower creatures: "Are you despondent because so many things tower over you? Look into this fair face and realize: It's not the stem!" Other names: stemless lime gentian, true alpine gentian, lime bell gentian, true gentian, bell gentian

Non hybrid

Frostproof