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Blue Cross Gentian

Gentiana Cruciata 'Blue Cross'

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Overview

The Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' is a perennial boasting vivid, deep blue flowers with a distinctive cross-like pattern. Ideal for rock gardens or borders, it thrives in full sun to part shade. Prefers well-drained, neutral to acidic soil. Grows to about 12-16 inches tall and spreads 12 inches, blooming in late summer to fall. Hardy in zones 4-7. A low-maintenance choice, attracting pollinators while resisting deer.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 3–7Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Blue Cross Gentian (Gentiana Cruciata 'Blue Cross') — The Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' is a perennial boasting vivid
Blue Cross Gentian (Gentiana Cruciata 'Blue Cross') — deep blue flowers with a distinctive cross-like pattern

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Gentianaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blue Cross Gentian (Gentiana Cruciata 'Blue Cross') — The Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' is a perennial boasting vivid
Blue Cross Gentian (Gentiana Cruciata 'Blue Cross') — deep blue flowers with a distinctive cross-like pattern
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