Common name:Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian
Botanical name:Centranthus ruber
This groundcover is a self seeding annual in the high desert. It will grow 1'-3' high and has medium-size blue/green leaves with red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer.The most common color is red.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.
Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
