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Centranthus ruber

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

Plant photo of: Centranthus ruber
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Jacobs

 

Description

This perennial groundcover will grow 1-3' high and has medium-size blue/green leaves with red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.