Small Potentille
Valeriana phu
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
A tall herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 90 cm high and spreads 45 cm wide. The stem is erect, hollow and angular. The leaves at the base are not divided. The other leaves are divided and have sword shaped leaflets. The flowers are small and white. They are tube shaped. They are in clusters.
Also put in the family Valerianaceae. The roots yield the drug valerian.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It does best in well-composted moist soils. It needs a protected and partly shady position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought. It suits hardiness zones 3-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Caucasus (country/location of origin), Europe, Russia, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed or by division.