Perennial Centaury, Blushwort, Pink gentian
Centauriumscilloides

Family: Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Centaurium (sen-TAR-ee-um)
Species: scilloides (sil-OY-dees)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting