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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian
Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

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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Railroad Tie Path
Image: 5 of 24

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

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.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.