#jupiter's beard

[jillraggett]

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

[natureisthegreatestartist]

Say "hi" to the katydid who came to visit. The plant, by the way, is red valerian (aka Jupiter's beard).

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[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Saturday 28 June 2025

A woody-based perennial Centranthus ruber (red valerian, fox's brush, German lilac, pretty Betsy, Spanish valerian, spur valerian, Jupiter's beard, kiss-me-quick) will self seed successfully in gravel to produce vigorous plants. This plant needs full sun to flower well and a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and thrives in walls and in coastal locations.

Jill Raggett

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Jupiter’s beard, June 20th 2020

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Jupiter’s beard, June 20th 2020

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Jupiter’s beard, June 20th 2020