Centranthus ruber subsp. ruber
Common name
red valerian, spur valerian
Family
Valerianaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flowering
November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Flower colours
Red/Pink
Year naturalised
1878
Origin
S.W. Europe, Mediterranean
Etymology
centranthus: From the Greek kentron meaning ‘spur’ and anthos meaning ‘flower’; refers to the flower having a spur-like base
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental.
Reproduction
Centranthus self-seeds freely.