Centranthus ruber
Centranthus ruber
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This fine cottage garden plant is original from the Mediterranean. The flowers are a source of nectar for bees and also many butterflies and moths, including the hummingbird hawk-moth.
The name Centranthus originates from the Greek words kentron, meaning a spur, and anthos, meaning a flower. This is a reference to the corolla, the petals as a whole having spurs at the base.
The name Centranthus originates from the Greek words kentron, meaning a spur, and anthos, meaning a flower. This is a reference to the corolla, the petals as a whole having spurs at the base.
Posted: Thursday 18th of June 2009 06:52 PM