Family: Gentianaceae Gentian
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 8A |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Alpine garden, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 8" to 18" / 20cm to 45cm |
| Spread | 10" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |