Red Valerian, Nocton

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Red Valerian, Nocton

Image: © Dave Hitchborne Taken: 20 May 2008

Red Valerian or Kentranthus ruber, a herb, growing by a yew hedge. This plant will grow in a wall, along a hedge, or where little else will grow. The spikes of pink or white, very sweet-scented flowers are produced most of the summer. Height 2½ ft.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.165259
Longitude
-0.414551