Centranthus ruber
Centranthus ruber or red valerian has long-lasting magenta-pink to reddish pink flowers over bluish foliage.
Description:
Centranthus ruber or red valerian forms loose clumps of somewhat fleshy leaves and stems to two to three feet that are topped with clusters of long-lasting, red to deep pink, star-shaped flowers from late spring through fall. It is extremely drought tolerant and tough. I've seen it growing out of volcanic rubble at the top of Mount Vesuvius and from out of the cracks in walls in southern Europe.
Common Name: Red Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae (The Valerian Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Waste land, rocks, old walls. Prefers alkaline conditions.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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