How to Grow and Care for Zeltnera

Lady bird's centaury is an herb often found growing within chaparrals, grasslands, and moist places by coasts. It blooms into a distinct elliptical, five-petal shape with attractive shades from light pink to magenta.

Charming centaury is an annual wildflower noted for its inconsistent blooming, choosing not to germinate some years. A stunning sight to see when blooming en masse, this self-supporting plant is best observed from the late spring and through summer. Charming Centaury was considered therapeutic by people from its native area who would boil its leaves.

Zeltnera beyrichii, commonly known as mountain pink, quinine weed or rock centaury, is an annual that blooms from late spring to early fall.

Davy's centaury is a slender-stemmed wildflower with delicate, tubular blossoms whose shades of pink and cream stand out in its arid native habitats. Its narrow leaves and tendency to grow in clumps help it conserve water, making it admirably adapted to the dry, rocky soils it prefers. These unassuming yet resilient features ensure davy's centaury's survival in challenging conditions.

Zeltnera maryanna is known for its attractive, bright pink flowers with yellow centers. This plant is a member of the gentian family and bears a fruit capsule containing hundreds of seeds.