Centranthus ruber
Centranthus ruber
RED VALERIAN
Item #: 3525
Zones: 5-8
Height: 2-3 Feet
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Native: Mediterranean
Pot Size: 4 Inch
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Description
Red valerian (or Jupiter's beard) is a flowering perennial from the Mediterranean, although it can be found naturalized on the American West Coast. It is a great choice for gardens with cool summer climates and the potential for drought. It can also tolerate low fertility of soil.
The showy flowers make a great cut flower - or leave them to attract butterflies!
I thought they’d be a bit bigger. I’m hoping to get some blooms soon, my new area needs some color!
the post office mishandled the package, sending it to several regional centers, it took 8 days longer to arrive than normal schedule. Fortunately the plants are still alive. You should use UPS, they are more reliable than USPS.