did you know?

The name is from the Greek "spur," and "flowers," which refers to the spurred base of red valerian's flower heads.

general maintenance:

Deadhead regularly during the season to encourage rebloom. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring before new growth emerges.

pests/diseases:

Jupiter's beard is relatively carefree.

how to sow/plant:

Start with new plants, divisions, or seed. Choose a sunny site with well-drained, preferably alkaline, soil. Direct sow after danger of frost has passed and thin to 2?3 feet apart. Or set out young plants or divisions at a distance equal to their mature spread. Water after planting.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture all season. Although Jupiter's beard tolerates poor soil, a balanced fertilizer may be used at the beginning of the season, following label directions.

garden hint:

Primarily a spring bloomer, Jupiter's beard may flower all summer with diligent and careful deadheading (cut off spent flowers at the leaf axil just below the bloom, being careful not to remove developing flower buds).

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Attracts Butterflies
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant

garden uses:

• Flowerbed borders
• Naturalizing

other uses:

• Cut Flower

combine with:

catmint ( x 'Six Hills Giant'), yarrow poppies and amaranth