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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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.