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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian
This versatile and easy to grow perennial can tolerate almost any condition and is hard to beat for long showy bloom. It has bluish-green foliage and dense clusters of deep crimson to pale pink flowers late spring to summer and sometimes into fall. Good on banks and in borders.
Centranthus ruber (Valeriana rubra)
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf length : 4"
Leaf color : Bluish-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower fragrance : Yes
Flower width : 1/2"
Flower shape : Funnel-shaped
Flower color : Pink
Plant Anatomy
Average size maturity width : 3 ft.
Average size maturity height : 3 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -20 to -15 F( Z5a)
Sunset zone : 2-9, 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes
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