Cherry Drumsticks - Viscaria asterias red geum Although not related to medicinal

Although not related to medicinal valerian

and prefers full sun

or just pinch back the growing tips when it gets to the height you like

Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-8

and have no foliage)

Cherry Drumsticks - Viscaria asterias red geum Although not related to medicinalCherry Drumsticks is a low maintenance perennial that blooms a ball of dark burgundy flowers on 2 foot high stalks. Performing best in full to part sun, it will form a dense mat of leaves, which helps to crowd out competing weeds. Cold hardy and reliable, it will attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers also work well as cut flowers. Also called: Silene Asterias, Viscaria asterias, Catchfly, Bulgarian Catchfly Spread: 24"x24" Cold