Centranthera

Centranthera indica

Orobanchaceae

Annual

Ornamental

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Centranthera indica is an annual ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and requires medium watering. It grows to a height of 0.2–0.4 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This plant blooms from July to September with pink and purple flowers, preferring loamy, sandy, or chalky soils. It attracts pollinators and is a delicate addition to summer gardens.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.2–0.4 m

Spread

0.15–0.3 m

Zones

5–8

Flower colors

Calendar

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Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Bloom Period

J

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Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Bloom Period

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full sun is optimal.
Water: Requires medium watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5–8.
Height: Grows to 0.2–0.4 meters tall.
Bloom Time: Blooms from July to September.
Flower Colors: Pink and purple.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.

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