Botanical Name: Centranthus ruber | |
Common Name: Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian |
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies