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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) — 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) — 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) — favoring full sun to part shade and adapting well to various soil types; it can tolerate drought and is
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably, image 111
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — scientifically known as Centranthus ruber; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant, image 119
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — favoring full sun to part shade and adapting well to various soil types; it can tolerate, image 127
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding long-lasting color and texture to a garden, image 109
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