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(Valeriana pauciflora)
Largeflower Valerian (Valeriana pauciflora)
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Photo by: Ben Meredyk | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Ben Meredyk | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-01T09:52:10-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Mauldin, South Carolina
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 20" - 61" | 52" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 78°F - 90°F | 90°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 16°F - 29°F | 30°F | OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant | OK |
This plant should grow very well at your location but requires an aquatic environment.
Summary
Valeriana pauciflora, commonly known as Largeflower Valerian, is a perennial herb native to nutrient-rich, mesic forests, stream valleys or lower slopes in the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet (0.6 to 1.2 meters) and spreads 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters). The plant features clusters of fragrant, white to light pink flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, which are highly attractive to pollinators, although it can also self-pollinate. The foliage is deep green, and the plant has a clumping form.
Largeflower Valerian is valued for its showy flowers and pleasant fragrance, making it a desirable addition to woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and shaded borders. It prefers partial to full shade and requires moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is not drought-tolerant, it can thrive with consistent moisture. In cultivation, it is relatively low-maintenance but may need protection from excessive winter wetness. This species is not commonly found in nurseries but is sought after by native plant enthusiasts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Largeflower Valerian is valued for its showy flowers and pleasant fragrance, making it a desirable addition to woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and shaded borders. It prefers partial to full shade and requires moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. While it is not drought-tolerant, it can thrive with consistent moisture. In cultivation, it is relatively low-maintenance but may need protection from excessive winter wetness. This species is not commonly found in nurseries but is sought after by native plant enthusiasts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Nutrient-rich, mesic forests, often in stream valleys or lower slopes within the Appalachian Mountains
Other Names
Common Names: Alpine Valerian, Large-Flower Valeriana, Long-Tube Valeriana, Few-flower Valerian
Scientific Names: Valeriana pauciflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Valeriana pauciflora