Family: Gentianaceae

Scientific Name: Gentiana cruciata Blue Cross

Common Name: Blue Cross Gentian, Star Gentian

DescriptionA rather easy to grow Gentian.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone3-7
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny, part sun
Moistureaverage, moist, tolerates dry
Soil & Siteaverage, moist, likes acidic
Flowersblue
Fruitfused petals become a papery wrapping for a 1-inch capsule, seeds wrapped in papery wing,seeds dispersed by gravity (barochory)
Leavesgreen, spoon shaped, meet at angles and form a cross hence the common name Blue Cross
Dimensionsdivision in the spring
Propagationdivision in the spring
Cultivar OriginJelitto Seeds Germany, 2009
Misc FactsThe species name honors Henry Andrews, a 19th century artist.
Notes & ReferenceJelitto Seeds web site
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