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Swertia
Also called Felworts
Swertia is a genus of gentian-family herbs, the felworts, with some species grown for their showy purple and blue flowers. Most are hardy perennials or annuals of open, well-drained ground, and the general care below reflects the commonly grown members.
Swertia is a genus in the gentian family containing plants sometimes referred to as the felworts. Some species bear very showy purple and blue flowers. Many members of this genus have medicinal and cultural purposes.
Plants of genus Frasera are sometimes considered part of this genus, sometimes as a separate genus, and sometimes as synonymous.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
