Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian )
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) magenta flower clusters growing on a thick upright stem with leaves.
Botanical name: Centranthus ruber
Common name: Red Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-8
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThe plant flowers profusely, and though the individual flowers are small, the inflorescences are large and showy.
Although it is sometimes reported to have medicinal properties, there is no basis for this view, which is almost certainly due to confusion with true Valerian.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) with dense clusters of tiny red flowers above lush green foliage
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) showing clustered red flower at top above smooth green leaves.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) white flower clusters amidst lush green foliage on the sturdy plant
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) white flower clusters growing on tall green stems with pointed leaves
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) cluster of small pink flowers above dense green leafy stems
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) rose pink flower cluster with many small buds among green leaves.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) magenta flower cluster against a soft green out of focus background
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) displays tiny red flower clusters rising above pointed green, succulent foliage.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) cluster of tiny white buds opening into small star-shaped flower petals.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) cluster of small magenta blossoms on a green stem
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) showing many tiny star-shaped pink flower clusters in a tight bunch.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) rose-pink flower spikes rising above narrow, waxy blue-green foliage near pavement.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) white flower cluster with thin petals and tiny buds.
Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) flower cluster showing tiny pale pink star shaped petals
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