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    • Photo of Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' is a cultivar bred to be easier to grow and to have a bushier, more compact growth habit than other types of gentians. Flower buds begin white and deepen to a true blue, giving the plant a bicolour effect.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Zn 3.Low mounding dark green foliage. Blue flowers

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Intense blue-violet flowers bloom from July to September on compact, dense, clumping plants. Minimum temperature: -35 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross' plant

    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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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Gentiana cruciata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    aka Autumn Gentian

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3b-9b

    Size

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    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Gentiana 'Strathmore' flower by Far Reaches Farm
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