XXL Valerian Cyanotypes

This tall graceful plant is found throughout Ireland growing in dry-stone walls, beside rivers, canals and in meadows.  It is happy in both damp and dry soil conditions but grows to a greater height (up to 2m) in damp places.  They come in white & red varieties, the red being more common in the wild. Starting out as a strong brick red colour, the flowers fade to pale pink through the season and are borne in dense, rounded clusters on thick, erect stems, blooming from June to September.

Media: An original cyanotype on handmade cotton rag paper created from recycled T-shirts. My XXL pieces are made using some of the worlds largest handmade papers. This is a totally unique, one-of-a-kind very special piece - I create a maximum of two XXL cyanotypes of each featured species per year. Please also note that this piece is for sale in other galleries & may not necessarily be available. In the event of it having sold prior to you making a purchase I will of course immediately issue a refund. Thank you for your understanding in this.

Species Info: Red Valerian, common (Caorthann corraigh)

Please note that this piece is sold unframed & will be shipped in a large cardboard postal tube - the image shown is a picture of the actual piece you will receive, framed for illustrative purposes only.

Valerian meaning and symbolism in the language of flowers: Symbolic of strength. The name comes from the Latin word valere, meaning 'to be strong'. The extract of Valerian root is also used as a gentle, natural sleep aid in herbalism, making this a great piece to hang in the bedroom.

Approximate size: 1.4 metres high x 1m wide, 4.6 ft high x 3.2 ft wide