Valeriana phu 'Aurea'
Also Known As
- Golden Valerian
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Valeriana phu 'Aurea' plant details
Valeriana phu 'Aurea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Valeriana phu 'Aurea'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Valeriana phu 'Aurea'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The fern-like 8" leaves of this 3' herb add zest to any border or herb garden in spring when they open a dazzling soft yellow before turning to green; white flowers not showy. S-PSh/M
By: Forestfarm
Valeriana phu is the long cultivated source of medicinal Valerian, a mild tranquilizer, phu probably refers to the smell as in phuuuu this really stinks, the plant however is very attractive coming up brilliant gold in spring and eventually turning lime green, its tall to 1.5m with officianalis like clusters of white flowers. ZONE 5
A truly golden perennial, the upright, highly divided leaves emerge in spring in golden-chartreuse -- making a great foil for dark purple hellebores -- and settle into lime green during the summer. June flowers are flat-topped and white -- not the reason for growing this often overlooked color spot. Easy to grow in sun to part shade in any soil that is consistently moist -- the more light the more summer water. Reaches several feet tall x 2 ft side. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.
By: Cistus Nursery
Golden Valerian. I don't the origin of the species name but I do know there is no phu like a gold phu. I love this plant. I can't help it, I'm a phu for love. Ok, I'll quit phuling around. Brilliant exhilarating spring gold foliage greening up in summer. Stems to 4' with tiny white but very fragrant flowers.
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Valeriana phu 'Aurea' plant
How to Grow Valeriana phu 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- gold
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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