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Synonym(s) Valeriana rubra Common name Jupiter's beard Family valerianaceae Life cycle perennial Flowers red-pink Size 2 ft Light sun From seed Easy from seed, sow at room temperature. Reseeds in our garden. Seed ripens late June Blooms late spring through summer, with masses of purple-pink flowerheads. Good for borders and cut flowers. Attracts bees and butterflies, and supposedly hummingbirds, although they don't visit our garden.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: front perennial border, sale plot

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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