Centaurea — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Centaurea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Centaurea acaulis
Centaurea acaulis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea calcitrapa
Centaurea calcitrapa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea chamaerhaponticum
Centaurea chamaerhaponticum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea cyanus
Centaurea cyanus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea depressa
Centaurea depressa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea iberica
Centaurea iberica
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea jacea
Centaurea jacea
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea melitensis
Centaurea melitensis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We do not have information on this species, but the following notes are based on the closely related C. solstitialis. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea montana
Centaurea montana
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a moist well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea nigra
Centaurea nigra
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea raphanina
Centaurea raphanina
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea scabiosa
Centaurea scabiosa
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
Full cultivation guide →Centaurea solstitialis
Centaurea solstitialis
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil and a sunny position. Tolerates dry, low fertility and alkaline soils.
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