Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'

Bell-shaped flowers are dark blue in colour
Hints of icy blue at the rim of each bell
Blooms appear up and down the stems at the nodes
Narrow, thick, glossy, spoon-shaped leaves intersect to resemble a cross
Plant in the rock garden or in mixed containers
Compact, durable habit
More drought tolerant than other species of gentiana
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Blue (deep)

HEIGHT:
20-30 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, acidic, well-drained soil, in partial shade and where it will be protected from the hot afternoon sun. Winter wet sites may result in root rot. Primarily grown in alpine habitats where summers are cool and damp. Gentiana cruciata cultivars are generally more tolerant of dry periods than others in the genus.

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant

Long Blooming

Rock garden

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Clumping
Compact

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging