Gentiana paradoxa 'Blauer Herold'

Also Known As

Gentiana paradoxa x 'Blauer Herold'
Gentian

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9a

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Gentiana paradoxa 'Blauer Herold' plant details

Gentiana paradoxa 'Blauer Herold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana paradoxa 'Blauer Herold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana paradoxa 'Blauer Herold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Georgian relic, surviving in only a few places on the limestones between Sochi and Sukhumi around 1300m; a unique lime adapted Asian gentian, much more growable than sino-ornata or farreri but with the elegant Asian look, narrow verticillate foliage, topped with one or two slender trumpets, olive green outside with pale blue plicae and lobes. A paradox indeed, with beauty to match the finest Asian gentians, and an ease of culture that is nearly unbelievable, this is indispensable ZONE 5