Order Now · Ships Spring 2026
Centranthus ruber (Jupiter's beard)
Centranthus ruber (Jupiter's beard)
Long-blooming perennial · Fragrant reddish-pink flowers · Loved by hummingbirds & butterflies · Easy to grow
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
Couldn't load pickup availability
🌿 Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) — Quick Care Guide
☀️ Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily; tolerates light shade)
💧 Water: Low once established; drought tolerant
🌱 Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in rocky, sandy, and lean soils
❄️ Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
🐝 Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
🦌 Deer: Generally deer resistant
📏 Mature Size: ~24–36 in. tall × 18–24 in. wide
✂️ Pruning: Deadhead regularly; cut back after main bloom for rebloom
🪴 Containers: Grows well in pots with excellent drainage
🌼 Golden Rule for Success: Lean soil + Full sun = Long-lasting blooms
Avoid rich soil and overwatering—Centranthus performs best when slightly stressed.
Jupiter’s Beard is a long-blooming, easygoing perennial that brings steady color and pollinator activity to the garden. Plants form upright clumps of bright green foliage topped with dense heads of small, fragrant flowers in shades of reddish pink.
Blooming continuously through much of the growing season, Jupiter’s Beard is especially valuable for hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in sunny, well-drained sites and is notably tolerant of dry conditions once established. The plant self-seeds readily, filling in open spaces and creating a natural, relaxed look over time.
This is a great choice for gardeners who like plants that work hard with minimal input—especially in informal borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Long bloom season
- Fragrant reddish-pink flowers
- Strong attraction for hummingbirds and butterflies
- Self-seeds to fill in naturally
- Drought tolerant once established
- Easy, low-maintenance perennial
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Little to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Upright, clumping, freely self-seeding
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 1.5 ft.
- Flower color: Reddish pink
- Bloom time: Late spring through summer (often longer)
- Fragrance: Lightly scented
- Wildlife: Hummingbirds, butterflies
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for strongest flowering
- Avoid overly rich or soggy soil
- Allow room for self-seeding if desired
- Works well in gravelly or lean soils
CARE MADE EASY
- Deadhead to control self-seeding or encourage fresh bloom
- Cut back spent stems to tidy plants
- Minimal fertilization required
- Very forgiving of missed watering
BEST USES
- Pollinator gardens
- Cottage and informal gardens
- Dry or low-water plantings
- Mixed perennial borders
- Naturalized plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Jupiter’s Beard if you:
- Want long-lasting color with little effort
- Garden for hummingbirds and butterflies
- Like plants that self-sow naturally
- Garden in sunny, well-drained sites
- Prefer relaxed, informal garden styles
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
Share
What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.