Gentiana 'Blue Cross'

This Gentian sets itself apart from the species by its intense blue violet flowers on compact, durable, drought resistant plants.  From mid summer 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, hence the name, Cross Gentian.  This is a great perennial for the rock garden and makes a nice cut flower.  Plant full sun/part shade.  Zones 3-7