Centaury

Latin Name: Centaurea cyanus
Plant type: Medicinal and ornamental annual
Botanical family: Asteraceae

Hardiness Zone: Non-hardy (annual crop)
Harvest period: June to August

Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Moderate

Companion plants: Chamomile, poppy, borage, marigold
Enemy plants: Avoid with very covering or invasive plants

Description

A flowering plant with bright blue, sometimes pink or white, flowers, the Centaury evokes natural meadows and country-style gardens. Long used in traditional herbalism, it reseeds easily and blends wonderfully with other light blooms.

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