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Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard, Keys-of-Heaven, Fox's Brush)

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Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Border, Rock Garden, Cutting Bed, Fragrance
Propagation: Seeds, Division
Habit: Upright, Bushy
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Red, Pink, White, Rose
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1 - 1.5 ft.
Height: 1 - 3 ft.
Fertility: Average, Poor
Soil: Alkaline, Neutral, Well-Drained, Low
Zone: 4 - 11

Hardy Perennial. Easy to grow and long-flowering, this perennial is available in deep reddish pink and also in white varieties; blooms right up until the first frost. Large, rounded flower heads make good cut flowers. These enchanting blooms are not only lovely but also fragrant. Cut back spent stems to encourage a second bloom period in mild areas. Self-seeds freely, though flower color of seed-grown plants is unpredictable. Red Valerian is tolerant of drought conditions and thrives in poor soil, but growth will be more compact. Divide annually in spring or fall.