About
A dwarf, tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennial to about 20cm tall from mountain habitats in the Pyrenees, with a rosette of simple, narrow, slightly fleshy leaves and compact, rounded clusters of tiny, pale pink or white flowers in summer. A choice plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.