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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: surface sow on peat or sphagnum moss and keep moist by misting.

Centaurium muehlenbergii

Monterey Centaury, Muhlenberg's Centaury

In Stock: 0.4 g (grams) (Total:0.00088lb)
  • Centaurium muehlenbergii

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0.00088 lb
CA

Details

Germination:
40%
Germination test:
estimate
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
4,455,000
Quantity:
0.00088 lb
Crop year:
2022
Min. hardiness zone:
5
Item ID:
1830679

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: surface sow on peat or sphagnum moss and keep moist by misting.

Discover the enchanting world of Centaurium muehlenbergii, commonly known as Monterey Centaury or Muhlenberg's Centaury. This delightful annual or biennial herb is a native treasure of western North America, stretching from British Columbia to California and Nevada. Growing gracefully between 3 to 30 cm tall, this slender plant features thin, erect stems adorned with opposite, oval-shaped leaves ranging from 5-25 mm in length. Monterey Centaury thrives in moist open habitats, such as vernal wetlands, meadows, and forests at low elevations, providing a picturesque glance at nature's beauty.

From June through August, witness the bloom of its charming flowers, colored in delicate shades of white to pink. Each flower, about 1.2-1.4 cm long, boasts five funnel-shaped lobes, with anthers elegantly extending beyond the tube, making Monterey Centaury a subtle yet captivating presence in the landscape. Despite its unassuming appearance, this plant's seeds and tubular blooms offer a testament to nature’s resilience and grace. Perfect for those who appreciate unique flora, Monterey Centaury is a must-have for garden enthusiasts and conservationists alike.

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