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Valeriana officinalis
Common Valerian, Garden Heliotrope
Origin: Native to Europe and western Asia.
| Family |
| Valerianaceae |
| Genus |
| Valeriana |
| Species |
| officinalis |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 7 |
| Height |
| 91 - 152 cm |
| Spread |
| 60 - 120 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A clumping perennial with fragrant leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It usually grows in damp locations, but can also be found in dry soils. It often grows naturally along roads or in fields. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are odd-pinnate, each leaf having 7-10 pairs (plus terminal) of toothed, lance-shaped leaflets. They are aromatic when bruised. |
| Flower Description |
| Showy, fragrant flowers that are pink and white colour. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
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