Overview
Valeriana saxatilis is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Valeriana, part of the Caprifoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Valeriana saxatilis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Valeriana saxatilis is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the Valeriana genus, which includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, and evergreen shrubs. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but well-drained, and prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, west- or south-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H4, this plant is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, wildlife gardens, and flower borders. It is typically in season during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed, basal cuttings, or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Valeriana
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Valeriana saxatilis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Valeriana saxatilis
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Valeriana saxatilis?
Valeriana saxatilis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Valeriana saxatilis need?
Valeriana saxatilis grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Valeriana saxatilis hardy in the UK?
Valeriana saxatilis has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Valeriana saxatilis?
Seed, Basal cuttings, Division.
More in the Valeriana genus
- Valeriana alliariifolia
- Valeriana dioicamarsh valerian
- Valeriana phugolden spikenard
- Valeriana tuberosamountain spikenard
- Valeriana sitchensis subsp. sitchensis