Red Valerian Seeds - Flower Plant

Red valerian seeds produce hardy perennial plants with an upright, bushy to loosely spreading growth habit and soft, blue-green foliage. These plants develop clusters of small blooms over a long flowering period and are well adapted to warm, dry climates. Red valerian performs best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and low to moderate watering, tolerating poor soils and drought once established. Suitable for borders, rock gardens, walls, and naturalized planting, it establishes quickly and provides continuous seasonal color.

Features

• Upright, bushy perennial with airy growth
• Produces clusters of small blooms over a long period
• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and dry landscapes
• Tolerates poor soils and drought
• Performs best in full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Centranthus ruber
• Common Name (US): Red Valerian / Jupiter’s Beard
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering perennial variety
• Growth Habit: Upright to loosely spreading perennial
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Late spring to summer (often extends longer in warm climates)
• Sowing Season: February to April; September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–20 days at 18–22°C with light and moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; thrives in poor or rocky soils
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 60–90 cm height; 45–60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants