I love the height of Valerian and the soft lilac colour of the tiny flowers. It blooms in late spring along with foxgloves and lupins and with cutting back after flowering, a second flush will follow in summer.
Common name : Common Valerian Family : Caprifoliaceae Type : Perennial
Position : Full Sun - Part Shade Soil requirements : Average/Moist Height : 150cm Spread : 50cm
Sowing method : Direct or Transplant When to sow : Indoors at anytime or direct sow in spring Depth : Surface Sow Germination : 5-20 days Ideal germination temperature : 20°C