Centranthus ruber

Red Valerian


Centranthus ruber - Red Valerian from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Rose-red clusters of star-shaped flowers
  • Flowers from June through the summer until frost
  • Well-branched, bushy, clump-forming plant
  • Elongated, gray-green leaves
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Vigorous
Vigorous

This plant has a well-branched, bushy, clump-forming habit. Blooms from spring through late summer with crimson, pink or white clusters of star-shaped flowers. Fleshy, oval to lanceolate, grey-green leaves.



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in full sun and in poor soils May require staking in rich soil Remove faded flowes for additional buds Great plant for hot, dry sites


Height: 18-36 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 18-36 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Rock Garden
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Vigorous

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Centranthus

Common Name: Red Valerian

This plant has a well-branched, bushy, clump-forming habit. Blooms from spring through late summer with crimson, pink or white clusters of star-shaped flowers. Fleshy, oval to lanceolate, grey-green leaves.