Caprifoliaceae
Valerianella dentata
Valerianella dentata
Also known as Valeriana dentata
Native Plants · Corn Salad · Wildflower · Shade · Annual · European · Naturalistic · Cool-Season · Low-Maintenance · Small-Flower · Valerianella
Valerianella dentata, commonly known as toothed corn salad, is an undemanding annual or short-lived perennial suited to cool, partially shaded spots in the garden. It appreciates consistently moist, well-drained soil and minimal fertilization. This plant is primarily of interest to wildflower enthusiasts and those cultivating naturalistic European-style gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- 0°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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