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Centaurium beyrichii

 
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Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Centaurium (sen-TAR-ee-um) (Info)
Species: beyrichii (bey-RIK-ee-eye) (Info)

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Category:
Annuals

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Wingnut On Jun 28, 2004, Wingnut from Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I've never grown these, but they are native to my area in Texas. They are commonly seen blooming on the sides of the road in fall, most of them making the cutest little vase-shaped plants, just like natural bouquets. They seem to take drought fairly well.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Riverside, New Jersey
Harker Heights, Texas
Spicewood, Texas
Stephenville, Texas



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