Valeriana pyrenaica
Capon's tail grass, Pyrenean valerian
Valeriana Valeriana
V. pyrenaica - V. pyrenaica is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped, veined, mid-green leaves and dense, branching clusters of tiny, lilac-pink to white flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Valeriana pyrenaica is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Upright
Continual use, or high doses may cause severe discomfort and medical problems.
Lilac-pink, White in Spring; White, Lilac-pink in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cut stems in autumn. If self-seeding becomes a problem, cut back hard after the first flowering.
Seed
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Valeriana pyrenaica (Capon's tail grass) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate sun. Do not allow soil to dry out.
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 pyrenaica
Capon's tail grass, Pyrenean valerian
Valeriana Valeriana
V. pyrenaica - V. pyrenaica is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped, veined, mid-green leaves and dense, branching clusters of tiny, lilac-pink to white flowers from late spring to midsummer.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Upright
Continual use, or high doses may cause severe discomfort and medical problems.
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Lilac-pink, White in Spring; White, Lilac-pink in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Cut stems in autumn. If self-seeding becomes a problem, cut back hard after the first flowering.
Seed
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Valeriana pyrenaica (Capon's tail grass) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Wildflower, Wildlife
Grow in moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate sun. Do not allow soil to dry out.
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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