Gentiana 'True Blue'

Also Known As

Gentiana x 'True Blue'
True Blue Gentian

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-30"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-7b

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Gentiana 'True Blue' plant details

Gentiana 'True Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana 'True Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, cottage garden, floriferous

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana 'True Blue'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large 2" upward-facing bells of true-brilliant-blue open at all the nodes up and down the stems from midsummer into fall; a real beauty from Darrell Probst. S-PSh/M PP20433

By: Forestfarm

Zn 4. Upright plant with true blue flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

From hybridizer Darrel Probst, this upright, thoroughly blue gentian has somewhat glossy foliage on sturdy, well-branching stems. Bloom time lasts all the way from mid-July to mid-September. This one is quite easy to grow given moist, average garden soil. 2 feet tall. Minimum temperature: -30?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This tall gentian produces true, royal blue, two inch long tubular flowers up and down the two foot stems from midsummer to fall. The foliage is smooth, mid-green and lance-shaped.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

As the name implies, this hybrid selection from breeder Darrell Probst offers exquisite truely blue 2" tubular flowers from August through October. The blossoms open at the nodes arranged up the 24-30" stems. Plants will form clumps 18" across and would be happiest in a well drained soil.