Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist

Valeriana pyrenaica is a self-sowing, herbaceous perennial bearing pale purple blooms in early summer above large, heart-shaped leaves. It's well suited to growing in a mixed herbaceous border and cottage garden schemes.

Grow Valeriana pyrenaica in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide congested clumps in spring or autumn.

Plant calendar

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Valeriana and wildlife

Valeriana is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Valeriana poisonous?

Valeriana has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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