Parry's Gentian
Gentiana parryi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CO, NM, UT and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Parry's gentian is a compact alpine perennial that forms neat clumps of small, rounded leaves. It produces striking deep blue trumpet-shaped flowers from midsummer through early fall, creating vibrant color displays in the garden.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry's Gentian takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very short stature may appear sparse in formal settings
- Alpine plant may struggle in typical suburban conditions
- Limited availability makes it unfamiliar to most HOAs
Wildlife value
The showy blue flowers attract bees and butterflies during the late summer blooming period. This native plant provides important nectar sources when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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