Centranthus ruber ‘Alba’
Centranthus ruber 'Alba' sports greyish-green, somewhat fleshy leaves, and masses of white flowers over a long period from spring through summer.
Description:
Centranthus ruber 'Alba' has loose clumps of somewhat fleshy, greyish-green leaves and stems to two to three feet that are topped with clusters of long-lasting, white, star-shaped flowers. This is the uncommon white form of red valerian that we are so glad to finally offer. Very tough and drought tolerant.
Common Name: Red Valerian
Family: Valerianaceae (The Valerian Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Waste land, rocks, old walls. Prefers alkaline conditions.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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