Valeriana officinalis subsp. sambucifolia
Elder-leaved valerian
Valeriana Valeriana
V. officinalis subsp. sambucifolia - V. officinalis subsp. sambucifolia is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with pinnate leaves divided into lance-shaped, toothed, mid- to bright green leaves and erect, branching stems bearing cymes of small, fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink or white flowers in summer.
Valeriana officinalis subsp. sambucifolia is: Deciduous
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Continual use, or high doses may cause severe discomfort and medical problems.
White, Pink in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cut to the base in autumn.
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Valeriana officinalis subsp. sambucifolia (Elder-leaved valerian) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.8m 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. May need support.
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 officinalis subsp. sambucifolia
Elder-leaved valerian
Valeriana Valeriana
V. officinalis subsp. sambucifolia - V. officinalis subsp. sambucifolia is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with pinnate leaves divided into lance-shaped, toothed, mid- to bright green leaves and erect, branching stems bearing cymes of small, fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink or white flowers in 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
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cut to the base in autumn.
Seed
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Valeriana officinalis subsp. sambucifolia (Elder-leaved valerian) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.8m 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. May need support.
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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