Mountain Pink, Quinine-weed, Rock Centaury
Centauriumbeyrichii

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

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

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

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

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting