Valeriana phu 'Aurea'
golden spikenard 'Aurea'
A rhizomatous perennial forming a clump of scented leaves, the basal ones simple, those on the stems pinnate, all opening yellow in spring, becoming yellowish-green by summer; sprays of small white flowers open in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Yellow Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Valeriana can be annuals, herbaceous perennials or evergreen shrubs, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and terminal sprays of small, white, pink or yellow flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division or propagate by seed in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to ground level at the end of the growing season
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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