Species
Red valerian
Centranthus ruber (Valeriana rubra)
Varieties
4 entries| Variety | Description | Prices (EUR) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| coccineaBSI-H280000 | — |
| Details |
| mixtureBSI-H280050 | — |
| Details |
| whiteBSI-H280060 | — |
| Details |
| RedBSI-FL14777 | — |
| Details |
Centranthus ruber, treated as Valeriana rubra, is a Mediterranean perennial with fleshy leaves and clusters of small flowers.
Botanical characteristics
It is associated with rocky, calcareous places and needs drainage. Wind-dispersed seeds allow it to spread beyond the original clump; persistently wet soil can cause crown rot.
Flower colours in a perennial group
Coccinea, White and Mixture provide separate references for a reseller’s perennial seed range. Keep the selection name alongside the botanical name when choosing colours or a mixture.
At a glance
Species profile
Characteristics
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Botanical details
- Botanical name
- Centranthus ruber
- Common names
Show all names
- fox's-brush
- jupiter's beard
- jupiter's-beard
- kiss-me-quick
- red valerian
- red-valerian
- spur-valerian
- Synonyms
- centranthus maritimus · kentranthus ruber · valeriana angustifolia · valeriana calcarata
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Dipsacales
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus
- Centranthus
- Species
- Centranthus ruber