Stiff Gentian, Agueweed

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Stiff Gentian, Agueweed Gentianella quinquefolia (Gentiana quinquefolia) Full sun to light shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, prefers somewhat barren soil containing clay or rocky material.  Will re-seed. Germination Code:  C(60), D Native Region:  ? Biennial, may be an annual.  Usually found in high quality natural habitats, often where limestone is close to the ground surface. flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;rocky flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;rocky flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;rocky flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;rocky flower;shade;medium;clay flower;shade;medium;rocky flower;shade;dry;clay flower;shade;dry;rocky