Common Centaury

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Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea) is not a traditional flashy garden ornamental it's a somewhat small flowering plant of European origin.

The pink petals contrasted by yellow anthers now grow naturally in a variety of soil types in fields and roadsides along both coasts.

Its ability to adapt to many soil conditions makes it a nice late spring blooming addition to many less cultivated gardens and rock gardens.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels