Botanical Name: Centranthus ruber 'Albus'
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Common Name: White Valerian; White Jupiter's Bea  
Plant photo of: Centranthus ruber 'Albus'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Jupiter's Beard is a fast growing, hardy perennial that can reach 2-3' tall and nearly as wide, though it can spread farther both as the clump grows and through seed. Foliage is fleshy and grey-green. Tiny flowers form showy clusters along the tall stems in late spring and then sporadically all summer into fall; deadheading will prolong bloom. Flowers are lightly fragrant. 'Albus' has white flowers. A great cut flower. Use in perennial and shrub borders. Attracts butterflies and bees. Grows 24 to 36 inches tall and about 30 inches wide.