Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
Caprifoliaceae
Other names
Jupiter'S Beard
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Europe and N. Africa, to Asia Minor, Escaped and Naturalized Locally in CA
Biocultural value
Bitter leaves are eaten as a salad herb in Japan.
Location
Source of plant
Stokes Seeds, Bluestone Perennials
Description
Fleshy glaucous leaves and long heads of minute deep pink flowers (DS 100). Plants to 3' in height; flowers fragrant (DS 3).
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
fragrance, food