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 4–10Climate Mediterranean

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian

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) — star-shaped flowers in hues of crimson to pink

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and borders

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Valerianaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian

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) — star-shaped flowers in hues of crimson to pink

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and borders

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — is a vibrant perennial plant that lends a splash of color to any garden

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — scientifically known as Centranthus ruber

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — offering a blue-green contrast to its fiery flowers

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) — The plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — These blossoms come together in dense cymes, reaching an impressive size of up to 3 inches across

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — this hardy plant thrives in a range of conditions

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — favoring full sun to part shade and adapting well to various soil types

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — although it prefers well-draining ground.<br><br>Flowering from late spring into fall

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Centranthus ruber is both a butterfly attractant and a low-maintenance choice for gardeners

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — consider its potential for self-seeding

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and rabbits

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — When designing a landscape

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — creating a cottage garden effect

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — which enables Jupiter's Beard to naturalize and fill out spaces

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) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms

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