Species
Centranthus ruber subsp. ruber
Etymology
Centranthus: From the Greek kentron meaning 'spur' and anthos meaning 'flower'; refers to the flower having a spur-like base
Common Name(s)
red valerian
Authority
Centranthus ruber (All.) Lam. et DC. subsp. ruber
Family
Valerianaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flowering
November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Flower Colours
Red / Pink
Year Naturalised
1878
Origin
S.W. Europe, Mediterranean
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental.
Reproduction
Centranthus self-seeds freely.
This page last updated on 14 Aug 2013