About
A clump-foming herbaceous perennial to 1.5m tall, with aromatic, vivid green, pinnate and finely toothed basal and stem leaves composed of leaflets. The fleshy stems are topped with rounded clusters of small pink or white flowers in summer.
About the genus
Valeriana can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and terminal sprays of small, white, pink or yellow flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in full sun or dappled shade
PruningCan be cut back to ground level in autumn
PropagationPropagate by seed, or propagate by basal softwood cuttings in spring or by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free