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The white flowered form of Jupiter's Beard that blooms all summer and make a wonderful companion to many other perennials. Not recommended for coastal areas of CA, WA and OR, where it can behave aggressively. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Zones
4 - 9
Advantages
Attract Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Multiplies / Naturalizes
Easy To Grow
Good For Cut Flowers
Fragrant Flower / Foliage
Good For Erosion Control
Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
24-30" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Shipping Details
Now shipping to zone 10. Other zones shipping soon. Learn More…
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
SKU
HC015362
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
24-36" x 24-30" wide. The white flowering form of Jupiter's Beard is a great companion plant with its summer-long display of white flower clusters. Centranthus ruber Albus is a tough xeric plant, this European wildflower is easily grown if not pampered. Too much water and rich soil is not appreciated. Deadhead when blooming is done to reduce reseeding and stimulate re-flowering.
More Information
SKU
HC015362
Item Package Size
Plant - 5" Deep Pot
Common Name
White Valerian, Jupiter's Beard
Botanical Name
Centranthus ruber Albus
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
White
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
24-30" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Good For Cut Flowers, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Additional Information
Not recommended for coastal areas of CA, WA and OR, where it can behave aggressively.
Ideal Region
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Centranthus ruber (Jupiter's Beard) is a long-blooming European wildflower that is easy-to-grow and provides ample nectar for butterflies.
Preferred growing conditions:
Centranthus grows well in a wide range of soil types, including clay.
It can be mulched in dry climates with a variety of mulch types, including gravel in waterwise landscapes (xeriscapes).
After the second growing seasons, it only requires deep but infrequent watering. Take care not to overwater established plants.
Plant in full or part sun conditions. (Plants can become floppy if planted in part shade and watered too much.)
Adding just a few handfuls of compost and Yum Yum Mix to the planting hole is enough. This plant doesn't like a rich, highly-amended soil.
Special comments:
Centranthus is a willing re-seeder and can become a bit weedy in a moist garden. Deadheading after the late spring/early summer flush of flowers will reduce unwanted seedlings.
Garden care:
Fertilize Centranthus just once in fall with Yum Yum Mix and Planters II.
In moister climates, cut back the stems to a height of 2-3" inches in late fall to prevent rotting of stems and foliage.
In dry western regions, wait until mid-spring to cut them back.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Zone
Shipping Status
Zone 2
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 3
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 4
Shipping begins the week of May 15th, 2023
Zone 5
Shipping begins the week of May 1st, 2023
Zone 6
Shipping begins the week of April 17th, 2023
Zone 7
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 8
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 9
Shipping begins the week of April 3rd, 2023
Zone 10
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