Mojave Centaury
Zeltnera exaltata
Family: Gentianaceae
Mojave Centaury grows in full sun and prefers seasonally moist alkaline soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
How to Grow Mojave Centaury
Mojave Centaury growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Seasonally moist alkaline soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mojave Centaury as 10-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 60-120 days.
Plant Overview
Mojave Centaury (Zeltnera exaltata) is listed in the Gentianaceae family and categorized as a annual herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3382
- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Plant type
- Annual herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Mojave Centaury is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Seasonally moist alkaline soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Seasonally moist alkaline soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 60-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.