Centranthus ruber (Red valerian, Jupiter's beard, Keys of heaven)

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Botanical Name: Centranthus ruber sen-TRAN-thus ROO-ber Common Name: Red valerian, Jupiter's beard, Keys of heaven Genus: Centranthus

This clump-forming perennial has deep to mid-green leaves and dense clusters of small white, pale rose-pink, or dark crimson flowers in long, slender stems. It blooms from late spring to late summer.
Noteworthy characteristics: Extremely drought tolerant. Self-seeds freely.
Care: Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers alkaline soil.
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Divide in early spring
Problems: Infrequent.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Moderate
Tolerance	Drought Tolerant
Characteristics	Fragrant Flowers; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Early Summer; Late Spring; Late Summer; Spring; Summer
Flower Color	Pink Flower; Red Flower; White Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders
Style	Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type	Perennials

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posted by bookman_dds
6/8/2008
Region: Mountain West
Zone: 6

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