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Centranthus lecoqii
(Valerian)

Family - Caprifoliaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Southern Europe
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H4
Height - 60cm
Width - 45cm

Description: A clump-forming, herbaceous Perennial with upright stems. Smooth, grey-green to mid-green leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape. Small, funnel-shaped flowers are lilac-pink. The Blooms are held in Cymes on upright stems and are produced from early summer into early autumn. Attractive to pollinating insects.

Synonyms include - Kentranthus lecoquii, Kentranthus angustifolius

Flower:

Small, funnel-shaped flowers are lilac-pink. The flowers are held in cymes on upright stems and are produced in abundance from June into September.

Flower colour: Lilac-pink

Flower shape: Funnel-shaped flowers held in cymes

Flowering time: June, July, August, September

Foliage:

Smooth, grey-green to mid-green leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright stems.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to ovate

Propagation:

Division, seed.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in well-drained soil.