Red Valerian 'Pretty Betsy' - Centranthus ruber var coccineus aculeatus Treated as an annual in

Treated as an annual in colder climates

as long as it is somewhat acid and not too wet

it is rarely damaged by deer

The flowers also make nice cut flowers

It is also resistant to deer

Red Valerian 'Pretty Betsy' - Centranthus ruber var coccineus aculeatus Treated as an annual inAlthough not related to medicinal valerian, 'Pretty Betty' can make a nice focal plant for the pollinator and hummingbird friendly gardener. Fragrant clusters of small, light red flowers arise from a bushy clump from spring until autumn. A long blooming perennial that is generally pest and disease free, it is tolerant of dry and poor soils, and may not grow as well in overly wet situations. It can be invasive in some places, so if you're worried about