The plants grow out of old walls and rubble found around centuries-old farms and village gardens. I was surprised to learn that Centranthus ruber, also known as red valerian, is not dependent on ...

Popping a couple of key plants in your bedroom could not only provide some calm but help you nod off. Plant expert Richard Cheshire revealed: “A valerian plant will look beautiful in your ...

MOUNTAIN CLIMBER Male valerian plants like this one have moved up in elevation in response to hotter, drier climate conditions. As a result, male-female plant ratios have changed since the late ...

Some people detest red valerian because of its vigour and tendency to spread about. Others like its flowers and its tenacious ability to survive in the most testing of locations.

White valerian does, too, and its dark pinnate leaves are a lot more attractive than Joe’s coarse foliage. It’s the real deal. Red valerian’s botanical name is Centranthus ruber.

The valerian family of wild plants is sub-divided into three groups: cornsalads, the true valerians, and red valerians.

From aloe vera to valerian, jasmine and more, 6 vital house plants that promote good sleep Best house plants: Incorporating these houseplants into your home can transform your bedroom into a ...

Valerian is dioecious, meaning individuals are either male or female. Unlike the majority of flowering plants, these cannot self-fertilize.

The cottage garden where I fell in love with the magenta blossoms of red valerian, Centranthus ruber.

Many of the peach coloured and black ones have past their best. Lilies are prized for their fragrant blooms and often giant, trumpet-shaped flowers. The bulbs are planted in containers and flower ...

A common garden plant is wreaking havoc on rare natives in Lyttelton Harbour, near Christchurch. Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or ...