Gentians have a reputation for being difficult, but there are a few species that are relatively easy in rich, well drained soils that don’t dry out. Gentiana dahurica is probably the easiest and we’ve had success even in less than ideal conditions. It has dark blue, funnel shaped flowers in clusters above a central rosette of dark green, strap-like leaves.

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Part Shade / 8-12” / Zone4-8 / Summer Bloom / Quart Pots / $8.95 ea.

Perennials with brightly colored flowers and attractive mounds of foliage. They’re best in a sunny spot with reasonably well drained soil. They should probably be divided every few years to maintain their vigor. Geum ‘Mango Lassi’  is a new variety introduced by Blooming Nursery of Oregon. They say: "Large and delicate soft orange double flowers take on shades of apricot to mango. Evergreen foliage clump stays neat and compact."

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Sun / 12-16” / Zone5-8 / Summer Bloom / Quart Pots / $8.95 ea.

Geum rivale is an old favorite of mine. It served well in a problem soggy spot I had in the garden, but it will also thrive in regular garden soil. In Europe they call it Water Avens but here it’s known as Indian Chocolate. The flowers are held above the foliage, pendant and bell shaped. Flower color varies from white to pink.

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Sun / 12-16” / Zone3-7 / Spring-Summer Bloom / Quart Pots $8.95 ea.

Geum 'Werner Arends' is a low growing form of Geum coccineum with single to semi-double form flowers of an intense orange color. This Geum has the longest season of bloom of any that I've grown.

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Sun / 9-12” / Zone5-8 / Summer -Fall Bloom / Quart Pots / $8.95 ea.