Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'

Red Valerian

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL Sun

A profusion of cherry red flowers on top of glaucous foliage with a spreading habit. Cut back after the first bloom to encourage repeat bloom. Prefers well-drained, infertile, alkaline soil.

Height

24-36'

Spread

24"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

The perfect choice for beds and borders. Superb for landscape containers.

Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' Plant Care:

Prefers non-fertile, low organic, alkaline soils.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Red Valerian Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

EARLY (March-April), MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low soil moisture.

Average

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Fragrant

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

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