Centranthus ruber 'Valerian Red'

Jupiter's Beard


Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

  • Fragrant, red blooms above loose clumps of fleshy leaves
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Rock Garden



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in full sun and in poor soils. Little more than water and sunshine is required to make this plant grow.


Height: 24-36 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Rock Garden
  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil



Centranthus ruber 'Valerian Red' looks great with: