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Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian |
This perennial groundcover will grow 1-3' high and has medium-size blue/green leaves with red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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