Jupiter’s beard
Centranthus ruber
Jupiter’s beard (Centranthus ruber) is a Colorado-native perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 24–30 in tall and 12–20 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part to shade. Fire-wise zone 1-2 perennial; ignitability rating 10.0/10.
Colorado nativelow to medium water24–30 in tall and 12–20 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Centranthus ruber
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 24–30 in tall and 12–20 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part to shade
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- clay, loam, sandy
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- red
- Bloom time
- mid spring, mid fall
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- slope
Planting & establishment
Deep-water first season to establish, then minimal water needed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jupiter’s beard good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Jupiter’s beard is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Jupiter’s beard get?
- It matures to about 24–30 in tall and 12–20 in wide.
- How much water does Jupiter’s beard need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Jupiter’s beard native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
