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Blue Cross Gentiana
Gentiana cruciata ‘Blue Cross’
Blue Cross Gentian is a compact, clumping perennial admired for its distinctive deep blue, cross-shaped blooms and glossy green foliage.
About Blue Cross Gentiana and growing it in Alberta
Slow to spread but long-lived, it performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Excellent for rock gardens, alpine beds, or border edges, it offers striking late-summer colour and attracts pollinators. Undemanding once established, it prefers stable conditions and dislikes transplanting or excess moisture.
Plant Specifications
- Zone: 3
- Height: 0.25 metres
- Spread: 0.3 metres
Features of Blue Cross Gentiana
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Full Sun
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Part Shade
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Moisture Tolerant
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Attracts Pollinators
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