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| Plant Number: 1.128.050 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Centranthus ruber |
| Common name : Red Valerian |
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| Also known as Jupiter's Beard, this is an old-fashioned cut flower being seen once again in sunny perennial borders. Plants form an upright, bushy mound of light green leaves, bearing rounded heads of fragrant, rosy-red flowers over many weeks. Excellent for cutting. Removing faded flowers will encourage plants to form buds all summer long. Good choice for hot, dry sites, this will even thrive in rock walls or between paving stones. A short-lived perennial, but usually self-seeds where happy. If grown in rich soil, Red Valerian may need to be staked. Attractive to butterflies.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Massed
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
30-90 cm
12-35 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Red valerian's loose, open form and tendency to self-sow make it a better choice for cottage-type gardens than formal plantings. Plant the red variety with softer-colored, equally aggressive companions, such as 'White Swan' Coneflower, yarrows or pale cultivars of golden marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria)…; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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