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Valeriana officinalis
valerian
Tall branching stems, produce rounded or dome-shaped clusters of white to blush pink flowers from early summer above...
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Plant description
Tall branching stems, produce rounded or dome-shaped clusters of white to blush pink flowers from early summer above the mounds of aromatic, finely divided foliage. The flowers are very rich in nectar, and the leaves can be used in a number of herbal remedies. Its natural, billowing habit makes it ideally suited to wilder planting schemes.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Valeriana officinalis:
Gather flower-heads for use in dried flower arrangements from mid to late-summer before the seedheads begin to ripen.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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