Red Valerian (Centranthus ruber)
Centranthus ruber, or Red-Valerian, is a vigorous perennial herb with dense clusters of fragrant red, pink, or white flowers. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, alkaline to neutral.
Temperature
Hardy, tolerates a wide range of temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low, generally not needed in average soils.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established.
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, alkaline to neutral.
Hardy, tolerates a wide range of temperatures.
Outdoor
Low, generally not needed in average soils.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.9 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Ovate to lanceolate
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderDipsacales
- familyCaprifoliaceae
- genusCentranthus
- speciesCentranthus ruber
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No