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Red Valerian

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Plant Information

Taxonomic Name: Centranthus ruber cv. Coccineus
Common Name: Red Valerian
Garden: Sally
Height: 24-30 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Flower Color: Red
Special Characteristics:
  • Why red valerian? Well why not? It's beautiful, unusual and adds structure, not to mention it's a pollinator magnet. Tall flower stalks with clusters of cherry-red umbels are perfect for mass planting. Carefree and blooms best in areas with poor soil, in fact: planted in areas with rich soil may require stalking.

Red Valerian

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Plant Information

Taxonomic Name: Centranthus ruber cv. Coccineus
Common Name: Red Valerian
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom Time: June to August
Height: 24-30 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil
Flower Color: Red
Special Characteristics:
  • Prefers well drained, poor soils
  • Full sun to part shade