[3] Eustoma russellianum has blue-green waxy leaves and showy bell shaped flowers in blue pink or white each borne singly on an upright plant.

[4] It is found primarily in the Great Plains region of North America, from Wyoming southeast to Nebraska, and south to Texas and Mexico.

[2] Due to its popularity and the frequency with which it is picked, it has been unable to naturally reseed itself in its native distribution.

[2][4] Prairie gentian is a popular garden flower, and has been cultivated in Japan for over 70 years.

[2] It is not often attempted in native wildflower gardens due to its high moisture requirements and short lifespan.