Re: Valerian update
- Subject: Re: [SG] Valerian update
- From: A* K* <a*@JPS.NET>
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 20:58:58 -0700
Since the list just seemed to resurface with a question relating to one I have, here goes:
I have always liked Valerian (Centhranthus) but I also have and like the Valerian officinalis. In fact, the latter reseeds everywhere. I also have Centhranthus ruber, but only the pink and white variety. I got the latter from a Morgan and Thompson seed packet which was supposed to have white, pink and maroon. But it only had the pink and white. I have bought plants which are supposed to be "red", but they are only the mid-pink which I already have. I have seen the darker red in yards when I drive by, but I have never been able to stop and ask for a cutting. Is this the only way to get the darker color? Any suggestions?
Anelle