This umbelliferous perennial is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is mildly fragrant. Valerian is an excellent addition to the back of the garden and it reseeds readily.
Latin Name
Valeriana officinalis
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Also Known As
Garden Heliotrope
Type of Plant
Herbs
Perennials
Bloom Season
June - July
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 5'
Max Spread: 4'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia
History
The earliest recorded use of valerian was by Hippocrates in the 4th century BC.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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