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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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Young Plants
5 for £14.00
just £2.80 each
10 for £17.00
just £1.70 each
15 for £20.00
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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
Height in Maturity (m) 1.50
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
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

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