White valerian

Aspecte general de la valeriana (Valeriana officinalis)

Plant images and details for Centranthus ruber 'Albus' - White Valerian.

White panicles of white flowers in mid-late summer. Very easy, self-seeds. Perennial and hardy. To 60cm.

Centranthus ruber 'Albus' or White Valerian Thrives in well drained soil

Valeriana officinalis

Learn how to grow valerian (V. officinalis), a medicinal herb, from seed: direct sowing/transplanting, spacing, light and soil needs, and harvesting of roots.

From the Swallowtail Garden Seeds collection of botanical photographs and illustrations. We hope you will enjoy these images as much as we do.

A master at dispatching wayward moles, Mr. Leon's presence probably deters other animal invaders as well. I once watched him chase off a deer fifty times his size! Such services are worthy of reward, which is easily done by growing a few great plants for cats...