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  9. Gentiana cruciata Blue Cross

Gentiana cruciata Blue Cross

Common Name: Cross Gentian Gentiana C. Blue Cross

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. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer Resistant.

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