Valeriana montana

Valeriana montana

Native to:
Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | Corse | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Germany | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Portugal | Romania | Sardegna | Spain | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Genus:
Valeriana
Species:
Valeriana montana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best after cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 4-8 weeks at 4°C.

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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society