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Gentiana cruciata white-flowered

Also Known As

  • Gentiana cruciata alba
  • Star Gentian

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Gentiana cruciata white-flowered plant details

Gentiana cruciata white-flowered is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana cruciata white-flowered

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: gentianaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana cruciata white-flowered

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Much less common than the blue form cruciata alba is just as easy to grow and wonderful interspersed with the blue ones ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Gentiana cruciata white-flowered plant

How to Grow Gentiana cruciata white-flowered

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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