Is Charming Centaury safe for pets?

Yes, Charming Centaury (Zeltnera Venusta) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Charming Centaury easy to care for?

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

Can Charming Centaury grow indoors?

Charming Centaury is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Charming Centaury (Zeltnera Venusta) 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 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Zeltnera venusta is a small annual wildflower native to California, known for its bright magenta flowers and charming appearance.

Last updated: February 2026

Charming Centaury

Zeltnera Venusta

Zeltnera venusta is a small annual wildflower native to California, known for its bright magenta flowers and charming appearance.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Charming Centaury

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Prune

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Fertilize

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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