Valeriana officinalis
True Valerian
Common names: Medicinal Valerian, Cat's Herb
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Description
True Valerian grows over one meter tall and produces delicate, pale pink flower spikes in summer that attract hoverflies and bees. The root is used for its medicinal properties, releasing its characteristic aroma only after drying.
Care instructions
Sow as a light-season crop from April or plant in a semi-shaded spot with moist, humus-rich soil. It does not tolerate dryness well, so water during hot weeks. In the second or third year, harvest the roots in October, wash, and dry them in a well-ventilated area.
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