Plant Details

Centranthus ruber

Red valerian

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General Information

Scientific name: Centranthus ruber
Also known as: Red valerian

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.90 m
Width: 0.60 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Loam (medium) Sand (light) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Alkaline Neutral
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Bee forage, Fragrant

Description

Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as vegetables. They are very flavorful and healthy. In our experience, the leaves are somewhat bitter and less enjoyable in salads. Roots can be cooked and used in soups.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09