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Centranthus ruber

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Jacobs

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.

Call the Lawn Watering Infoline at 541-774-2460 for up-to-date sprinkling times.