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Bill
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[teacher] Red Valerian(Centranthus ruber) is also commonly called Jupiter's Beard.
This 2-3 ft. tall perennial produces masses of fragrant red, pink or white flower clusters from June through August.
Centranthus ruber prefers:
* Full sun (but will tolerate light shade).
* Well draining, slightly alkaline soil

Centranthus ruber:
* Is hardy to USDA zones 5-8
* Is very drought tolerant
* Is propagated by seeds (it also reseeds itself) or by division in the Spring or Fall.
* Attracts butterflies


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what a pretty plant. and to think, i finally got to be the first one to comment on it for a change [thumb] [Big Grin] [Big Grin] [kissies]
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Well, I was going to comment on it earlier, but I'm trying to keep a low profile right now!

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