Red Valerian - Centranthus ruber

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- flower 1

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- flower 2

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- flowers 1

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- flowers 2

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- flower buds 1

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- plants on wall 1

Red Valerian
Centranthus ruber
- plants on wall 2

This is a common species, found in both cracks in paving and on walls; often a menice , but an important nectar source for butterflies. It is a common weed of walls in the south-west of England, but is often offered for sale as an ornamental species elsewhere. 02.02.13. SW4596830942.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.