Centranthus ruber Coccineus Crete The flowers emerge in late

The flowers emerge in late October and November

closely related to the better known Thelypteris kunthii

The underside of each flower consists of nicely contrasting violet spurs

good garden conditions it can take over a large area via re-seeding

and other similarly-colored spring bloomers

Centranthus ruber Coccineus Crete The flowers emerge in lateWe have long valued the Mediterranean Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' as a great garden perennial. Jupiter's beard emerges in spring with glaucous green foliage adorning the base of the 3' tall flowering spikes that end with terminal clusters of tiny, reddish pink, fragrant flowers. Peak flowering for us is May (NC), but Centranthus ruber continues producing flower spikes through the remainder of the summer and is a magnet for butterflies. As with all