Dee's Gardens
Centranthus with Salvia 'East Freisland'
Common Name
Red Valerian / Jupiter's Beard / Heavens
Gate
Botanical Name
Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'
Zones
4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low, drought tolerant
Soil
Average to Poor  well drained
Height
24"-30"
Spread
20"
Critter Resistance
Deer
Other
Foolproof perennial loved by butterflies.  
Long blooming. One of our longest
blooming perennials.
Plant Size
1 & 2 Gal

Fragrant tiny red flower clusters on upright bushy foliage.  An
easy perennial to grow with a long blooming period.  This was
one of Grandmas' favorites.  Rarely bothered by insects and a
great cut flower.