Gentiana catesbyi Fillers For all those out there

For all those out there with the same nickname

and it looks really sweet

They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage

we saw this growing atop rock cliffs in nearly full sun

it will not thrive

Gentiana catesbyi Fillers For all those out thereThe rarely offered NC native Gentiana catesbyi grows to only 12" tall with short, sprawling stems covered with whorls of thumbnail sized, rubbery, dark green leaves. In October through November the stalks of this cute gentian are smothered in clusters of narrowly open, tubular blue flowers attractive to hummingbirds. Gentiana catesbyi prefers moist conditions where competition is minimal we have been thrilled at the ease of culture. Gentiana catesbyi