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Red valerian, Keys-of-Heaven, Fox's brush, Bouncing Bess, Pretty Betsy, Drunken sailor, Valerian
Centranthus ruber (Red valerian). This is a deciduous annual or perennial stalked clump which is native to the Mediterranean. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate they are pointed and dark green-brown. The long flowering fragrant blooms are white-green and reddish pink; they will make excellent cut flowers.
They are tolerant of drought conditions and will thrive in poor soil. Cut back spent stems to encourage a second bloom period in mild areas.
Walls, border, rock garden, cutting bed, fragrance. Summer/Autumn interest.
