February 8th, 2012: Stemless Gentian 'Holzmanii' (Gentiana acaulis) by wiggiej

Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Feb 08, 2012

The Bloom of the Day for February 8th, 2012 was Stemless Gentian 'Holzmanii' (Gentiana acaulis).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2012-02-08

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pixie62560 South China, ME(Zone 5a) Feb 08, 2012

Exquisite !!

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onewish1 Denville, NJ(Zone 6b) Feb 08, 2012

beautiful shot.. love the color!

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victorgardener Lower Hudson Valley, NY(Zone 6b) Feb 08, 2012

Wow - incredible color!

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Feb 08, 2012

That will make people stop and take notice! Terrific.

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Calif_Sue Northern California, United States(Zone 9a) Feb 08, 2012

Now that's BLUE!!

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bonehead Cedarhome, WA(Zone 8b) Feb 08, 2012

What a vivid bloom - gorgeous.

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Feb 08, 2012

What a gorgeous shade of blue!

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wiggiej Ann Arbor, MI Feb 09, 2012

Thanks guys! I have been on a quest for true blue flowers for as long as I remember. I'm not sure I understand why they are so rare! This one is by far the bluest blossom I've ever seen.

Jan