Yellow Gentian
Gentiana alba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
IA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Yellow gentian is a native prairie perennial with upright stems and clusters of creamy white tubular flowers that bloom from summer into early fall. This compact plant forms neat clumps and maintains an orderly appearance throughout the growing season. It prefers partial sun and average moisture conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Yellow Gentian is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in winter
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies during the extended summer blooming period. This native gentian provides reliable nectar sources when many other wildflowers have finished blooming.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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