Centaurium erythraea subsp. rhodense

Centaurium erythraea subsp. rhodense

Native to:
Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Italy | Kriti | Lebanon-Syria | Morocco | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Sardegna | Sicilia | Tunisia | Türkiye

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Gentianaceae
Genus:
Centaurium
Species:
Centaurium erythraea subsp. rhodense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, rose

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, small pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Sow on soil surface without covering.

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