Herbaceous Perennial Flower
Also known as Jupiter’s Beard, Keys of Heaven, Fox’s Bush
Centranthus ruber
Valerianaceae Family
Synonym: Valierana rubra, Valeriana coccinea
This low-maintenance, 2- to 3-foot-tall perennial bears showy, dense panicles of fragrant blooms in white, pink, blue or red. Flowers the first year when grown from seed, and makes a great cut flower.