Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Entire-Leaved Valerian
Valeriana saliunca, Sharpleaf Valerian, is a compact perennial with small, white to pinkish flowers. It thrives in alpine environments and rocky areas.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates some afternoon shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, stony
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring/summer with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Trim back any leggy or overgrown stems in late autumn or early spring to maintain a tidy shape.
Remove dead or damaged foliage as needed.
Easily propagated from seed sown in autumn or early spring. Division of established clumps in spring or autumn is also effective. Seeds may require a period of cold stratification to germinate successfully.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants generally benefit from repotting every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sharpleaf Valerian (Valeriana saliunca)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Valeriana |
| Species | Valeriana saliunca |
Similar in genus Valeriana
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