gentian
Gentiana angustifolia
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall3 to 9 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Sky blue
Notes
Gentian (Gentiana angustifolia) is a perennial for rock gardens, edging, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It stays low at 3 to 6 inches tall and spreads 3 to 9 inches wide. Sky blue flowers open in late spring and early summer. The leaves stay evergreen.
Pairs well with Black Hero tulip, Western sword fern, and White spruce.
Native range
France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.