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Common centaury

Common centaury

Centaurium erythraea

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 9b

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A delicate wildflower with slender stems and small pink or white flowers, often used in cottage gardens and native plantings. It attracts pollinators and thrives in poor, well-drained soils with minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.3–0.75′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Gentianaceae

Native Range

Mediterranean and Western Europe

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Companion Planting

Plants well with