Valeriana officinalis
Valerian
Common names: Medicinal Valerian, Catnip
Photo: Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Description
Valeriana officinalis grows over one meter tall and opens delicate, pale pink flower clusters in summer, which attract hoverflies and bees. The root is used, which develops its typical scent only after drying, and cats find it irresistible.
Care instructions
Sow as a light germinator from April or plant in a semi-shaded location with moist, humus-rich soil. It tolerates drought poorly, so water it during hot weeks. In the second or third year, dig up the roots in October, wash them, and dry them in a well-ventilated area.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, moist, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
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