Valerianella — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Valerianella recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Valerianella chenopodifolia
Valerianella chenopodifolia
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. Its native range suggests that it will be able to be grown as a hardy annual, in fact it might be possible to make a late summer sowing and grow it as an over-wintering annual, but it should certainly succeed from a late spring sowing in situ. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Valerianella eriocarpa
Valerianella eriocarpa
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Cultivation
An easily grown plant, it prefers a fairly rich light soil. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade in summer. This shade, plus an adequate supply of water, will slow down the plant's tendency to run to seed.
Full cultivation guide →Valerianella locusta
Valerianella locusta
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Cultivation
A very easily grown plant, it prefers a fairly rich light soil though it tolerates most soils and wet or dry conditions. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade in summer. This shade, plus an adequate supply of water, will slow down the plant's tendency to run to seed.
Full cultivation guide →Valerianella radiata
Valerianella radiata
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. Its native range suggests that it will be able to be grown as a hardy annual, in fact it might be possible to make a late summer sowing and grow it as an over-wintering annual, but it should certainly succeed from a late spring sowing in situ. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
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