Branching Centaury
Centaurium pulchellum
Overview
Branching Centaury (Centaurium pulchellum) is an annual flowering plant rarely growing over 1 foot tall. It blooms wild in prairies and meadows with small, star-shaped flowers of yellow and pink colors atop thin, fragile stems. It has a deep root system that helps it find nourishment to survive in dry areas. The plant grows in full sun and is easily propagated. It is a host for many beneficial insects, making it an essential species in wildflower gardens for pollination. Branching Centaury is a great addition to any garden, offering delicate beauty with its light, airy scent.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting
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