Overview

Centaurium somedanum is a upright annual biennial in the genus Centaurium, part of the Gentianaceae family, with herbaceous foliage. Centaurium somedanum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, meadows and borders.

About

Centaurium somedanum is an upright herbaceous cultivar of the Centaurium genus, belonging to the Gentianaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for wildlife gardens, meadows, and borders. It is best appreciated during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Centaurium (centaury) is a genus of 20 species in the gentian family (Gentianaceae), tribe Chironieae, subtribe Chironiinae. The genus was named after the centaur Chiron, famed in Greek mythology for his skill in medicinal herbs. It is distributed across Europe and Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Centaurium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Centaurium somedanum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Herbaceous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, meadows, borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Centaurium somedanum

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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