Gentiana True Blue PP 20433 Saururus Although moon carrot is a

Although moon carrot is a biennial/short-lived perennial

the lush growth produced by Zantedeschia aethiopica during a warm spell can be frozen by a cold spell

its lack of heat tolerance makes it better suited to cooler summer gardens

jet-black stems

Gentiana True Blue PP 20433 Saururus Although moon carrot is aGentiana 'True Blue' is a 2008 introduction from breeder Darrell Probst, who, in his quest for a longer flowering gentian crossed a Gentiana makinoi hybrid with a Gentiana scabra hybrid to obtain this gem. The upright, 18" tall, well branched stems of Gentiana 'True Blue' are adorned with glossy green foliage and topped from mid June into September (NC) with large, 2", pure blue, open flowers. Well drained soils with average moisture are perfect.