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Valeriana rossa (Centranthus ruber (L.) DC., Valerianaceae)
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Valeriana rossa (Centranthus ruber (L.) DC., Valerianaceae)
(vecchia dia)
Plant of the Day
Saturday 19 July 2025
The woody woody-based perennial Centranthus ruber (red valerian, fox's brush, German lilac, pretty Betsy, Spanish valerian, spur valerian, Jupiter's beard, kiss-me-quick) is perfect for a free-draining soil and will even grow in a stone wall. The flowers can be crimson, pink or white and arise from grey-green leaves.
Jill Raggett
Have you grown red valerian/Centranthus ruber?
yes
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never heard of it
Wildflower of Turkey: Centranthus longiflorus and its pollinator (Glaphyridae beetle), in a dry valley of NE Turkey.
Centranthus ruber is one of the few plants that always finds the perfect spot to self-seed. Softening hardscape and integrating beautifully with human habitation. . #centranthus #centranthusruber #beach #coast #landscape #sea #bench #redvalerian #hardscape #plants #foliage #flower #selfseeded (at Pevensey Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCKCBkiA29g/?igshid=1nvc752nsbdde
Clouded yellow (Colias croceus). Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. October 2019.
Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber in flower at Loughinisland Old Churches.