Valeriana officianalis
By Greenthumb
28 Jul, 2012
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I was so impressed as these flowering stalks reached three foot and the flowering umbels like baseballs. Little did I know that this was half its size. I also discovered an almost unpleasant smell, but paired with tall nice fragrances, the floweriness is enhanced. Maybe lovely with my sweet smelling Trollius, Golden Queen.
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This whole area of the garden really took on a sour smell. It seems to enhance other flower smells, but cannot stand alone at all. :-) I'll find a more appropriate place for it in the new garden. It is so huge! Some where protected from rain and far from the front door. :-)
26 Aug, 2012
We've had so much rain here this summer GT, I was putting it down to it not agreeing with the flowers. They do love the hot and dry conditions don't they?
27 Aug, 2012
Our wild valeriana is always found somewhere more wet. I am looking to protect those flower heads. I watched them stare at the ground for a month his year before I just cut them off, weighted down by the rain. We've had a lot of rain here this summer too, resulting in the coolest July in 30 years.
27 Aug, 2012
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What else?
See who else is growing Valeriana officinalis (Arznei-Baldrian).
See who else has plants in genus Valeriana.
They make a good show GT, I've these and the pink and red......do NOT cut them for indoors....I had such a job finding where that smell was coming from....lol!
25 Aug, 2012