Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'

Jupiter's Beard, Fox's Brush, Red Valerian

Family: Valerianaceae Valerian


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive, naturalizing