Common Centaury
Centaurium erythraea
Overview
Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) is an erect, low-growing, annual plant native to Europe. It has small, bright-pink flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are four-petalled and the plant has bright-green stems and fine, needle-like leaves. In bloom, it is a spectacular sight in dry and sunny habitats. It is a useful medicinal plant and has been used in traditional herbal medicine for many centuries. Common Centaury has also been used as a dye for clothes and paint, and is now a popular garden plant. With its bright pink blooms, it is an attractive addition to the garden and a vibrant wildflower meadow.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation
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