CENTRANTHUS ruber alba
white false valerian
Hardy perennial with slightly fleshy leaves and dense clusters of tiny white flowers on stems to 60 - 80 cm.
A genus of annuals and perennials fron the Mediterranean region and western Asia, they grow in a range of soil types including alkaline ones, and in full sun to lightly shaded positions. Flowers are produced from spring until autumn and are excellent butterfly attractants. Centanthus ruber alba is a great addition to the less formal garden, and to dry rockeries and gravel gardens. Although it can self seed freely, any unwanted plants are easily removed. Particularly beautiful in plantings with larger rose varieties.
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