Valeriana montana
Mountain valerian, Dwarf valerian, Round-leaved mountain valerian
Valeriana Valeriana
V. montana - V. montana is a rosette-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with ovate, elliptic, or spoon-shaped, olive green basal leaves and dark, erect stems bearing ovate to broadly lance-shaped, pointed leaves and domed panicles of small, pink, lilac, or white flowers from late spring to late summer.
Valeriana montana is: Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Continual use, or high doses may cause severe discomfort and medical problems.
White, Pink in Summer
Olive green in Spring; Olive green in Summer; Olive green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cut to the base in autumn.
Seed
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Valeriana montana (Mountain valerian) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders
Grows best in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow soil to dry out. Slowly spreads via creeping rhizomes.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Valeriana montana
Mountain valerian, Dwarf valerian, Round-leaved mountain valerian
Valeriana Valeriana
V. montana - V. montana is a rosette-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with ovate, elliptic, or spoon-shaped, olive green basal leaves and dark, erect stems bearing ovate to broadly lance-shaped, pointed leaves and domed panicles of small, pink, lilac, or white flowers from late spring to late summer.
Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Continual use, or high doses may cause severe discomfort and medical problems.
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White, Pink in Summer
Olive green in Spring; Olive green in Summer; Olive green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cut to the base in autumn.
Seed
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Valeriana montana (Mountain valerian) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders
Grows best in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow soil to dry out. Slowly spreads via creeping rhizomes.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil pH: | Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
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