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Re: [PRIMROSES] Common Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

>I was reading about plants listed in Taylor's Pocket Guide to "Perennials
>for Shade" by Ann Reilly.  In it is described the Common Valerian, with
>which I'm unfamiliar.
>
>Sherryl Sandersfeld - Norman, Oklahoma Zone 7a
>
Hi, Sherryl.  It grows easily here in the Midwest, with temp. ranging from
-15F (not incl. wind chill) to 105F (mostly insufferable humidity when
temps. are in upper end of range).  I have grown it in partial shade and
dappled ('high')shade, but not full sun.  Too much dry wind sometimes
dessicates the leaves, which may be a concern in your neck of the woods.
Valerian grows like a weed; I did not find it necessary to fertilize in
ordinary garden loam and only watered during prolongued drought.  I treat
it like a prairie plant.

Sheila S.,  Niles, MI USA
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