Red Jupiter's Beard is an everblooming Old World wildflower with clusters of tiny dark red flowers held over deep green foliage. A tough, durable plant, it thrives with minimal water and care once established. Great Butterfly plant.
Common Name | Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard |
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Botanical Name | Centranthus ruber Coccineus |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Mature Height | 24-36" tall |
Mature Spread | 30" wide |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Good For Erosion Control |
Additional Information | Not recommended for coastal areas of CA, WA and OR, where it can behave aggressively. |
Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Northeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |