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Centranthus ruber

 
Centranthus ruber
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 ripenslate 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.

Jupiter's beard

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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