Centranthus ruber : Jupiter's beard

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Centranthus ruber

Jupiter's beard; red valerian; fox's brush

Species Record #: gw1008923

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Botanical Information:

Genus: Centranthus
Family: Valerianaceae
Author: (L.) DC.

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by Herb
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Remarks:
Centranthus ruber is very invasive and seeds itself aggressively. But it flowers for months and months and needs no care, not even watering, and the flowers are quite pretty. Just be prepared to uproot it when it shows up where you don't want it.

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Ratings

overall	5.0
how easy	10.0
flower	10.0
foliage	7.0
propagate	10.0
fragrance	n/a

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