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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) — 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) — When designing a landscape; 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 77
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) — Regular deadheading can help control its spread and prolong the blooming period; it can, image 79
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) — These blossoms come together in dense cymes, reaching an impressive size of up to 3 inches, image 66
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 114
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Centranthus ruber is both a butterfly attractant and a low-maintenance choice for gardeners, image 101
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Deadhead for prolonged summer bloom; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal
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) — pink and red flowers in the garden; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3 feet in height, image 110
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) — ground cover / perennial for full
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 118
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — These blossoms come together in dense cymes, reaching an impressive size of up to 3 inches, image 122
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — which enables Jupiter's Beard to naturalize and fill out spaces; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil
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) — although it prefers well-draining ground.<br><br>Flowering from late spring into fall; red, image 100
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial for full; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 112
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) — favoring full sun to part shade and adapting well to various soil types; it can tolerate, image 99
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) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread; it can tolerate drought
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