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Valeriana officinalis
Plant

Valeriana officinalis

Common Valerian

Planted in 5 show gardens on GardensDB.

5
Gardens
5
Designers
2
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
1–1.5 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

5 gardens

  • A rectangular wooden raised garden bed featuring a naturalistic planting scheme with ferns, white and purple flowers, green groundcover, and a small twig den.
    1st Place
    360° photo available
    A Place for Play
    Victoria Stanton
  • A dark green Range Rover SUV is nestled in naturalistic planting featuring pale pink valerian, white and purple foxgloves, and tall columnar trees.
    360° tour available
    The Range Rover Cloister
    Alexandra Noble
  • A naturalistic woodland garden features a dirt path leading to a carved wooden bench on a cobbled area, surrounded by lush green trees, ferns, wild grasses, and delicate pink and purple wildflowers.
    Gold Medal Best All About Plants Garden
    360° tour available
    Woodland Trust: Forgotten Forests Garden
    Ashleigh Aylett
  • A decorative tiled roof pavilion with a gravel floor is surrounded by mixed planting, featuring orange flowers, variegated shrubs, and a large green pot.
    Clay: The 'Super Soil'
    Martyn Wilson
  • A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.
    Gold Medal
    The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden
    Dave Green
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 5

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Valeriana officinalis, ranked by how many gardens combine them.