Red Valerian
Perennial
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- Unbothered by deer, loved by pollinators.
- Great in border gardens, containers, or used for erosion control.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Valerian, Jupiter's Beard
Zone: 5 – 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), Part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3' x 1-2'
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Early Summer to Fall
Uses: Border, Erosion control, edging, cut flowers, containers
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Dry to average. Very tolerant of dry conditions once established.
Spacing: 18 – 24 inches
Fertilizing: Needs little in the way of fertilizer. Apply fertilizer in the fall if desired.
Winterizing: Apply a layer of mulch if desired.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead after late spring/early summer bloom. Cut back after the bloom period to prevent unwanted self-seeding.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.