Gentiana cruciata 'Blue Cross'

Common Name: Cross Gentian

This Gentian sets itself apart from the species by its intense blue violet flowers on compact, durable, drought resistant plants. 

From midsummer into early fall, clusters of small, 4-petaled flowers open and bloom at the nodes.  At each node, the spoon-shaped leaves meet at angles to form a cross, thus the name Cross Gentian. 

This perennial looks great in rock gardens and also makes a nice cut flower.