Family: Gentianaceae Gentian
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 7B |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Alpine garden, container, ground cover, rock garden |
| Height | 1" to 2" / 5cm to 5cm |
| Spread | 9" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Broadleaf, semi-evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Prostrate, spreading or horizontal |