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This native British wildflower of woodland clearings and ditches is a magnet for beneficial insects, bees, butterflies, moths and other pollinators. It grows to 1.5m tall and 50cm across in moist soils and full sun or dappled shade. Its white/pink flowers are produced from Jun to August.

Valerian / Valeriana officinalis

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  • Position: Flower border

    Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug

    Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade

    Soil: Clay / Loam

    Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes

    Drainage: Moist but well-drained / Moist soil (never waterlogged)

    Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)

    Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)

    Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)

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