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Gentiana x 'True Blue'

Gentian

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Gentiana x 'True Blue' (PP20433) - ​Rich gentian blue up-facing 2-inch flowers occur up and down stems among the semi-glossy clean lance-shaped leaves. 'True Blue' has a long bloom period from midsummer into early autumn. Inter in fertile, moisture retaining ground with full to half sun exposure. This laudable new hybrid comes from Darrell Probst. Established pot grown perennial.


Height:

24-30 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Colors:

Deep Blue

Zone:

4 to 7
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Characteristics and Attributes for Gentiana x 'True Blue'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Summer into Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Border
  • Cottage Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Moist

Origins

  • Garden Origin