Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'
Gentian-CrossA rare color seen in the late summer landscape, this durable, drought tolerant gentian produces intense blue-violet flowers at the nodes up its sturdy stems. Its glossy, green, clumping foliage remains attractive all season. Not fussy like some gentians; easy to grow in well-drained soils. Introduced by: Jelitto
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 7
- Height: 10"
- Spread: 10"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 7
- Height: 10"
- Spread: 10"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes