This attractive & fairly common wild flower is a member of the Gentian family as can be seen by its opposite pairs of leaves & its erect inflorescences of star like flowers backed by a corolla tube. Common centaury is a native biennial or sometimes annual of well drained soils Sowing the seeds Tolerates most soils, prefers partial shade, Sowing time throughout the year, with best results sowing March/April & August to September. Prepare the soil by lightly scarifying to create a shallow broken surface. Sprinkle evenly the seeds Then rake the seed lightly into the surface. Dry, grassy places Will grow in grass Always use a good quality seed compost Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation. Seeds are packed into Glassine envelopes or zip-lock bags to keep them fresh Thanks for looking. Common Centaury, Approx. 100 Seeds Centaurium Erythraea
