Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' () |
| This Gentian sets itself apart from the species by its intense blue violet flowers on compact, durable, drought resistant plants.
From midsummer into early fall, clusters of small, 4-petaled flowers open and bloom at the nodes. At each node, the spoon-shaped leaves meet at angles to form a cross, thus the name Cross Gentian.
This perennial looks great in rock gardens and also makes a nice cut flower.Intense blue violet flowers with a compact habit. Drought resistant. Very distinct and different flower opening at the nodes where the spoon-shaped leaves meet at angles to form the "cross". Combine with ferns, hosta, pulmonaria. Zone: 4 Exposure: Height x Width: 8-12" x 12-15" Flower Color: Bloom Time: Late summer Category: Perennial Notes: Attracts insects or birds. Good for cut flowers. Price: 6 inch, $8.25 |