Stiff GentianGentianella quinquefolia
a.k.a. Agueweed
Stiff Gentian tolerates a wide range of habitat types, from wet prairies to dry, rocky, or sandy sites. It is a biennial but self-seeds. It provides important late-season nectar and pollen for bumblebees.
USDA symbol: GEQU2
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
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| Height | 1 to 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Blue |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 5 |
| Salt Tolerance | Unknown |
| Stress Tolerance | Alkaline Conditions, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | September to October |
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Project Planning
| Project Type | Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 5 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
Range
| County | Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Washington, Winona |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |