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| Family:
Valarianaceae |
| Scientific
Name: Centranthus ruber |
| Common
Name: Red Valerian, Pretty Betsy, Jupiter's Beard |
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Description: | An old fashion easy to grow plant. | Pronunciation: | (sen-TRAN-thus)(REW-ber) |
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plant
type:
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Perennials Hardy |
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Hardiness
zone:
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5-8 |
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Sunlight:
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full is best |
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Moisture:
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average, once established it's drought tolerant |
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Soil
& Site:
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average, very adaptable |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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Flowers:
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flower clusters of pink to coral red, borne on terminal cymes, flowering is extended in cooler regions |
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Foliage:
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sessile, opposite blue green leaves |
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Dimensions:
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2-3 plus feet |
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Maintenance:
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Propagation:
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seeds,basal cuttings |
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Origin & History:
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Notes
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References: #4-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage),#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills)
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