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Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 35374

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Dipsacales Family: Valerianaceae Genus: Centranthus Species: Centranthus ruber

Common Names add Valerian edit | delete Jupiter's Beard edit | delete Red Valerian edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Autumn / Fall   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Grey   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Alpine/Rock Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds) Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below vigorous reseeder edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant   aseedisapromise (874) wrote on Mar 04 2015 A red-flowering perennial that blooms at the same time as TB iris. Very adaptable. Suitable for a xeriscape. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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