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 4–10Climate Mediterranean

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — commonly known as Jupiter's Beard or Red Valerian

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Valerianaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Leaves are lance-shaped and grow up to 2 to 3 inches long; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor, image 97

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) — 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; red, image 100

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) — It can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and rabbits; the plant itself, image 102

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — When designing a landscape; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably resistant to deer and, image 103

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) — offering a blue-green contrast to its fiery flowers; red Valerian is an excellent selection for, image 124

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Leaves are lance-shaped and grow up to 2 to 3 inches long; this sun-loving plant tolerates poor, image 125

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) — this hardy plant thrives in a range of conditions; the plant itself stands tall at about 2 to 3, image 126

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — which enables Jupiter's Beard to naturalize and fill out spaces; this sun-loving plant, image 105

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 106

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — Regular deadheading can help control its spread and prolong the blooming period; it can, image 107

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — With its ease of care and robust growth; red Valerian is an excellent selection for adding, image 108

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

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) — ground cover / perennial with pink and red blooms; it can tolerate drought and is reasonably, image 111

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) — 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) — 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) — It thrives in USDA zones 5-9, reaching heights of 2-3 feet with a similar spread; it can, image 115

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian (Centranthus Ruber) — This sun-loving plant tolerates poor soil and drought, making it ideal for rock gardens and, image 116

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