Valerian 250 seeds

Common Name: Valerian
Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis
Physical Attributes: Valerian is a perennial plant with pinnate foliage and fragrant pale pink flowers that bloom during the summer.   It is also a medicinal herb that has been used since the second century as a natural sedative for nervous tension, excitability, stress, and intestinal colic or cramps. Valerian is commonly grown as a companion plant in vegetable gardens.  Valerian has a flower that has a strong smell, but the root is the part that is mostly used.

Adaptable to most well-drained fertile garden soils in a sunny position.

Uses: Ornamental plant for cottage gardens, garden borders, and herb gardens.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growing Height: 80cm
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
When to Sow: Spring/Summer
Sowing Depth: 4-5mm
Sow Spacing: 60cm
Sowing Method: Direct sow in full sun when the possibility of frost has passed.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
Maintenance: Adaptable to most well-drained fertile garden soils. 
Seeds Per Packet: 50