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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

Centranthus Ruber

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Overview

Centranthus ruber, commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian, is a robust perennial boasting dense clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers in hues of crimson to pink. It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread. This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and borders. Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom. Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant toJupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson; this sun-loving plant, image 65Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — These blossoms come together in dense cymes, reaching an impressive size of up to 3 inches, image 94Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Leaves are lance-shaped and grow up to 2 to 3 inches longJupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — is a vibrant perennial plant that lends a splash of color to any garden; red Valerian is an, image 64Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting color and texture to a garden scene; this+140

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Valerianaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson; this sun-loving plant, image 65
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — These blossoms come together in dense cymes, reaching an impressive size of up to 3 inches, image 94
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Leaves are lance-shaped and grow up to 2 to 3 inches long
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — is a vibrant perennial plant that lends a splash of color to any garden; red Valerian is an, image 64
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting color and texture to a garden scene; this
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and, image 116
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — With its ease of care and robust growth; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 108
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Regular deadheading can help control its spread and prolong the blooming period
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Centranthus ruber is both a butterfly attractant and a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, image 73
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — pink and red flowers in the garden; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in, image 62
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and rabbits; the plant itself, image 74
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers in hues of crimson to pink
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — scientifically known as Centranthus ruber; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant, image 63
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and, image 60
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — favoring full sun to part shade and adapting well to various soil types; it can tolerate, image 71
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Leaves are lance-shaped and grow up to 2 to 3 inches long; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor, image 97
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — When designing a landscape; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and, image 103
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — The plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height; it can tolerate drought and is, image 67
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial for full; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 84
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — offering a blue-green contrast to its fiery flowers; red Valerian is an excellent selection for, image 96
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — When designing a landscape
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