Valerian
Valerian
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Dispatched when ready (Late Aug–Mid Oct)
Valeriana officinalis
Welsh: Triaglog
The dormant crown of Valerian has a remarkable pungent smell, making it easy to believe that it is important in medicine, being used for stress relief and painkilling (not recommended without full advice). It is also a striking plant 3' tall with its umbels of white flowers and pinnate leaves. It grows well in moist woodland, but also does well in open ground.
Supplied as Bare-root Plants (sent without pots, with roots carefully prepared for planting)
Growing Information
Flowering Period: Summer
Colour: Pink
Height: 80–150 cm
Position: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Soil: Moist but Well-drained
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. Highly attractive to bees and hoverflies.
Native Status: Native
Suitable For: Meadows, Pond Margins, Wildlife Gardens
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