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Red Valerian

Centranthus ruber

Clusters of rosy-red flowers on upright stems; thrives in poor, dry soils and walls.

  • Pollinator friendly
  • Deer resistant
Sunlight Full Sun
Water Low
USDA zones 5–9
Spacing 1.5 ft
Mature size 3 ft tall, 2 ft wide
Bloom Late spring - early fall

Growing facts

Botanical name
Centranthus ruber
Type
Perennial
Category
Perennial Flowers
Lifecycle
perennial
USDA hardiness zones
5–9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Low
Plant spacing
1.5 ft
Mature size
3 ft tall, 2 ft wide
Bloom season
Late spring - early fall
Pollinator friendly
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Native to North America
No