Plant Information

Common Name: VALERIAN - RED
Scientific Name: Centranthus ruber
Alternative Names: Jupiter's Beard

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R92.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Hardy evergreen perennial that forms an upright, bushy mound of light green leaves, bearing rounded heads of fragrant, cherry-red flowers all summer.
• The scented flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees and butterflies.
• Can tolerate seaside conditions and high humidity.
• Grows in acid, neutral and basic alkaline soils - is able to tolerate very alkaline soil.
• Carefree, drought tolerant and pest resistant plant.
• Needs full sun to partly shade.
• Suitable for planting in a shrub border/ along a wall or stony bank/ between paving stones.
• Cut back foliage in early spring before new growth emerges.
• Deadhead regularly to encourage new flowers.

Culinary Uses

• Young leaves can be added sparingly to salads or cooked as greens.

Parts Used

• Leaves.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Not the medicinal Valerian.

Other Uses

• Excellent cut flower.

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