Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
- Loved by Pollinators
- Scented
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Self-sows
- Good for Cutting
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Super productive variety
Easy to grow
As with Anthriscus ‘Ravenswing’, Ragged Robin and Briza, (the Greater Quaking grass), lots of our native plants are hugely worthwhile and long-performing perennials to include in our gardens
- Loved by Pollinators
- Scented
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Self-sows
- Good for Cutting
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Middle), In Grass
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- July - August
- Height
- 1.5m (5ft)
- Common name
- Common Valerian
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover, lightly press in seeds into seed compost but don’t cover with soil. Pot on, harden off and plant out, spacing rows/seedlings 45cm (18in). Can be sown direct from May to June.
Care Tips
May require staking. After flowering in summer, cut back faded flower stems if you don’t want it to self-seed. Needs little attention once established. Clumps can be lifted and divided in spring or autumn.
Flowering Time
July - August
