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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) — pink and red flowers in the garden
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
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 98
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil, image 113
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — consider its potential for self-seeding; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting
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
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — consider its potential for self-seeding; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 104
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, image 61
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) — Centranthus ruber is both a butterfly attractant and a low-maintenance choice for gardeners; this
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators
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 hardy plant thrives in a range of conditions; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3, image 70
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, image 117
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — scientifically known as Centranthus ruber
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 feet in height
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — offering a blue-green contrast to its fiery flowers; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding
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) — star-shaped flowers which predominantly display hues of crimson; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms
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
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