Is Davy's Centaury safe for pets?

Yes, Davy's Centaury (Zeltnera Davyi) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Davy's Centaury easy to care for?

Davy's Centaury has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Davy's Centaury grow indoors?

Davy's Centaury is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Davy's Centaury (Zeltnera Davyi) is a annual herb in the Gentianaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Zeltnera davyi, also known as Davy's centaury, is an annual herbaceous plant native and endemic to California.

Last updated: February 2026

Davy's Centaury

Zeltnera Davyi

Zeltnera davyi, also known as Davy's centaury, is an annual herbaceous plant native and endemic to California.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Davy's Centaury

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Gentianaceae

Genus:Zeltnera