Centranthus ruber
Family: Valerianaceae
Common names: FOXS BRUSH, JUPITERS BEARD, KEYS OF HEAVEN, RED VALERIAN, VALERIAN
Synonym: Centranthus ruber red valerian
Native to: Europe, Northern Africa To Asia Minor
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, spreading
Leaves deciduous
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 2.75 feet
Max width: 2.75 feet
Flower
pink, red
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: deciduous, evergreen, invasive, self-sows
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Invasive
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil types: average, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: -20 to +40 °F
Water: dry, moderate
apical
flower
flower
Centranthus ruber, a Valerianaceae, is also called KEYS OF HEAVEN or RED VALERIAN. It is a naturalizing perennial that grows in meridians, abandoned lots, any small crack in the cement found within its range, and just about any hospitable square-inch of front yard found near these aforementioned locales. Centranthus ruber is cultivated and grows from seed. It grows in Zones 5-10 in moderate to drought watering conditions.
RED VALERIAN will attract numerous butterflies to feed including the diminutive Pyrgus communis, Common checkered skipper.
