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Valeriana officinalis

Valeriana officinalis

Common name: Common Valerian

The perfect herbal plant for your kitchen garden.

-5 to -10°C

Good Cut Flowers

Scented

Good for Pollinators

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	5 for £16.00	just £3.20 each
	10 for £20.00	just £2.00 each

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A UK native wild flower, Valeriana officinalis boasts bushy, aromatic finely divided foliage and an abundance of small, sweetly scented, nectar-rich blooms, held in clusters on tall branching stems all summer.Known as Common Valerian, the name is said to have come from the Latin verb for being strong and healthy. The importance of growing wildflowers to help our local wildlife has increased in recent years, as illustrated in many RHS show gardens. Even the smallest garden can easily host insects, birds, and other wildlife. Present a veritable feast of seeds, leaves, nectar, and pollen, whilst creating a safe habitat for shelter and a perfect place to breed. Valeriana officinalis will reach a mature height of 1.5m, spreading to around 45cm. Preferring to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. A fully hardy perennial with an RHS rating of H4, the foliage will die back over winter to re-sprout in the spring.

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Key Information

Latin Name	Valeriana officinalis YP
Common Name	Common Valerian
Hardiness	H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour	Pink
Type	Perennial
Format	Young Plants
Position	Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m)	1.50 m
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.60
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	South-facing, West-facing
Scented	Yes
Good for pots	Yes
Good for Rockeries	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for cutting	Yes