Gentiana andrewsii Part Sun Hosta 'Gemstone' makes a vigorous-growing

Hosta 'Gemstone' makes a vigorous-growing but small

'Fortunei' type clumps are topped with 2' tall scapes of lavender flowers in late spring

the clumps are topped with 4

spiny leaves

the clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of light lavender flowers

Gentiana andrewsii Part Sun Hosta 'Gemstone' makes a vigorous-growingGentiana andrewsii is a splendid North American native gentian that hails from the colder regions of the country Canada south to Missouri. The 18" slightly lax stems arise from a dormant rosette in spring, clothed in pinky shaped glossy green leaves. In late September and October, the clumps are topped with hummingbird attracting clusters of blue lavender flowers resembling a mini southern bottle tree. In the garden, it prefers slightly moist alkaline