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Picture and description of Valeriana officinalis

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Valeriana officinalis
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 7.1.1.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WATER-EDGE PLANTS. Plants growing alongside ditches and streams and also swamp plants.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Prefers some shade.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For more or less moist places, also to be used in borders.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : wit

Flowering period : may - september

Size approx. : 150 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 3

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : CH8R

Date taken : 13.07.2008

Other information on the picture : Col de Chasseral, at star

Family : Valerianaceae


© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Pyreneeen

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger & Zn BV

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Rose Cottage, Zweelo

© picture 5 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Boskoops Museum