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Genus: Centranthus Species: ruber Common Name: Red Valerian Family: Caprifoliaceae + Dipsacaceae + Valerianaceae + Linnaeaceae Order: Dipsacales Native: Mediterranean Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1.5 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Spring, summer and Fall Flower Color: Red, pink, or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-8 Note: This clump-forming perennial is suitable for borders, cottage gardens, slopes or banks. Removal of spent flowers will encourage additional flowering and prevent self seeding. This plant becomes a more compact form when grown in poor and infertile media. Monitor plant for aphids and mealy bugs. Prefers sunny to partly shady, fairly dry,well-drained, slightly alkaline, ordinary garden soil.