Description
Blue is actually a difficult color to come by in nature, that's what makes this gentiana such an outstanding plant. Through the summer and into the fall the mid-height bushy foliage produces 2 inch flowers all along the stems. The flowering plant is great for the middle or back section of a border planting or garden bed, it can be used around hardscapes and even along fence rows or other borders.
| Bloom Color: | True blue |
| Bloom Period: | Summer to fall |
| Genus & Species: | Gentiana 'True Blue' PP20433 |
| Mature Height: | 24 to 30 inches |
| Mature Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 8 to 14 inches |
| Planting Depth: | Plant at soil level |
| Planting Time: | Spring or fall |
| Soil Type: | Well drained soil that stays moist |
| Sun Exposure: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Zone: | 4 to 7 |
General care for any tree or shrub is easy, please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.
Caring for Gentiana 'True Blue' - Gentian
Gentians are grown best in cooler climates with mild summers, where summers are warmer it should be protected from afternoon sun. Plant it in well-drained soil that maintains average moisture, mulch will help to maintain the moisture. If the soil stays wet the plant may rot.