Centranthus ruber
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian
Description
This perennial groundcover will grow 1'-3' high and has medium-size blue/green leaves with red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.