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
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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