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Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'
Also Known As
- Blue Cross Gentian
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 3b-9b
Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' plant details
Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: gentianaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 10 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: clumping, container plant, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'
- USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 10"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-16"
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- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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