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Western Valerian

Valeriana occidentalis

Western Valerian is a plant which belongs to the Valeriana genus. The origin of this plant's scientific name epithet (occidentalis) means 'western'.Western Valerian grows as a perennial and is a flower. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Western Valerian normally grows to a bush-like habit.

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How to grow Western Valerian

Growing Western Valerian from seed

Transplanting Western Valerian

Companion plants for Western Valerian

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Western Valerian so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Western Valerian

These plants will not grow well with Western Valerian so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Western Valerian problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Western Valerian plants:

Western Valerian Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin occidentalis meaning “western”

Other names for Western Valerian

Valeriana occidentalis A. Heller

Western Valerian care instructions

How long does Western Valerian take to grow?

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