Quick answer: Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is native to 23 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium-High water, Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Humus-rich, slightly acidic, sandy loam, tolerates lime |
| Bloom | Bloom Aug-Oct until frost |
| Height | 1-4 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees and bumblebees, special value to bumble bees |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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Where is Closed bottle gentian native?
Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is native to 23 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Closed bottle gentian bloom?
Closed bottle gentian blooms Aug-Oct until frost. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Closed bottle gentian need?
Light: Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium-High water, Moist-Wet. Soil: Humus-rich, slightly acidic, sandy loam, tolerates lime. Mature height: 1-4 ft tall.
Is Closed bottle gentian good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts bees and bumblebees, special value to bumble bees.
Is Closed bottle gentian deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Closed bottle gentian is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy real Closed bottle gentian seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Gentiana andrewsii on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Closed bottle gentian.
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- White meadowsweet Spiraea alba
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Common ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius
- White turtlehead Chelone glabra
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