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Centranthus ruber

Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Jacobs

 

Description

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.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.