The Bloom of the Day for May 15th, 2011 was Gentian 'True Blue' (Gentiana ).
View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2011-05-15
May 15th, 2011: Gentian 'True Blue' (Gentiana ) by Epiguy
Great picture, beautiful color blue and hardy in my zone....im in heaven!
Beautiful picture! Shows the color and is so clear. Wonderful job of photography!!
I'll have to check this out for my zone. Would love to have it.
Beautiful flower I hope I can find it somewhere.
roseycats, if you find it let me know. I'd love to add it to my garden.
Lovely. True blue flowers are always a head-turner for me.
Stunning color!
Marti, if I find this flower I will let you know. I am getting off from here and start looking for it.
http://www.gardencrossings.com/plantname/Gentiana-True-Blue-- Dave's Garden
http://www.bluerivernursery.com/gentiana-true-blue-ppaf.html
http://www.naturehills.com/product/gentian_true_blue.aspx
http://www.babesblossoms.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantDetail/plant_id/452/whichname/genus/index.htm
http://www.pernellgerver.com/gentiantrueblue.htm
http://www.jewellsprairienursery.com/Perennials/Link/Gentiana.html
http://www.paradisegarden.com/shop/product.php?id=PGN0664&browse=1 -- expensive
Marti I hope you can find this flower at a reasonable price
This message was edited May 17, 2011 12:17 PM
the color is perfect!!!!.. love it!!!