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

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) — Centranthus ruber is both a butterfly attractant and a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, image 73

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) — When designing a landscape; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and, image 75

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — consider its potential for self-seeding; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 76

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — which enables Jupiter's Beard to naturalize and fill out spaces; this sun-loving plant, image 77

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 78

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Regular deadheading can help control its spread and prolong the blooming period; it can, image 79

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — With its ease of care and robust growth; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 80

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting color and texture to a garden, image 81

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, image 82

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably, image 83

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) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil, image 85

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — star-shaped flowers in hues of crimson to pink; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3, image 86

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread; it can, image 87

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) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, image 89

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 90

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — scientifically known as Centranthus ruber; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant, image 91

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) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson; this sun-loving plant, image 93

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) — The plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height; it can tolerate drought and is, image 95

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

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Full · Zones 4–10