Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Non-foodZones 4–9herb
Valerian is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to Europe and southwestern Asia. It is the type species of the genus Valeriana.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 1.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
medicinalinsectarypollinator
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Sow spring; divide autumn
Tall, scented flowers for pollinators; the root is the traditional calming herb.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.