Family: Valerianaceae

Scientific Name: Centranthus ruber

Common Name: Red Valerian, Pretty Betsy, Jupiter's Beard

DescriptionAn old fashion easy to grow plant.
Pronunciation(sen-TRAN-thus)(REW-ber)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone5-8
Sunlightfull is best
Moistureaverage, once established it's drought tolerant
Soil & Siteaverage, very adaptable
Flowersclusters of pink to coral red, borne on terminal cymes, flowering is extended in cooler regions
Leavessessile, opposite blue green leaves
Dimensions2-3 feet tall
Propagationseeds, basal cuttings
Notes & Reference#04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills)
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