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Centranthus ruber Albus

White Valerian (Jupiter's Beard)

A compact and bushy plant with fragrant, dainty flower clusters along the stem.

  • »  Fragrant star-shaped white flower clusters
  • »  Well-branched clumping perennial
  • »  Oval to lance-shaped grayish-green leaves up to 10 cm long
  • »  Excellent cut flower, dried or fresh
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

9cm Potted
$12.25
1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:60-80 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Centranthus ruber 'Albus'

Grows best with medium moisture, in a sandy, well-drained soil, with full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant when established. If grown in a rich soil, centranthus may grow leggy and require staking. Prune spent flowers to maintain shape, extend bloom time and prevent self-seeding.