About
A low-growing, mat-forming perennial from meadows and rocky habitats in the Alps and Carpathians with small, oval, mid-green leaves and solitary, upward-facing, sky-blue, broadly tubular flowers in spring. A choice and beautiful alpine gentian for a moist, well-drained, cool rock garden.
About the genus
Gilia can be annuals or perennials, with simple or finely, pinnately divided leaves and salver-shaped or tubular, blue, pink or red flowers that may be solitary, in panicles or dense clusters
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.