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Growing Valerian (Centranthus): Drought-Tolerant Self-Sowers for Alkaline Soil

Centranthus (Valerian) – Airy Blooms that Self-Sow Freely

Pronunciation: sen-tran'-thus

Grow in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Native to alkaline areas but adapts to slightly acidic soil. Drought-tolerant. If conditions suit them, they self-sow abundantly.

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