Family: Gentianaceae Gentian
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3A - 7B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing, woodland garden |
| Height | 16" to 30" / 40cm to 75cm |
| Spread | 24" to 24" / 60cm to 60cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |