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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

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) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil, image 57
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — creating a cottage garden effect; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height, image 106
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting color and texture to a garden scene
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Regular deadheading can help control its spread and prolong the blooming period; it can, image 107
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 123
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson; this sun-loving plant, image 93
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and, image 88
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson; this sun-loving plant, image 121
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — this hardy plant thrives in a range of conditions; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — offering a blue-green contrast to its fiery flowers; red Valerian is an excellent selection for, image 68
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) — which enables Jupiter's Beard to naturalize and fill out spaces; this sun-loving plant, image 105
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 125
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — These blossoms come together in dense cymes, reaching an impressive size of up to 3 inches across; the
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial for full; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting color and
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 69
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 92
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — With its ease of care and robust growth
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 reasonably
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and rabbits; the plant itself stands tall at
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — this hardy plant thrives in a range of conditions
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — this hardy plant thrives in a range of conditions; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3, image 126
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — With its ease of care and robust growth; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting
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