Plants > Perennials

eastern valerian

Patrinia scabiosifolia

Genus: Patrinia
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

P. scabiosifolia is a spreading perennial, with basal clusters of dark green leaves to 10cm long. In summer it produces airy sprays of small, yellow flowers on branched stems up to 1m tall

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Pests

Young leaves are susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years