Zeltnera Species, June Centaury, Monterey Centaury, Muhlenberg's Centaury

Zeltneramuhlenbergii

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Species
muhlenbergii (mew-len-BERG-gee-eye)
Synonym
Centaurium floribundum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

(Accepted name Centaurium muehlenbergii)

Also known as Serpentine Centaury and Muhlenberg's centaury, this is a native wil...Read More

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