Valerian. C13

Valerian ( Valeriana officinalis ) is a plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and is still known today for its calming effects.

It is very hardy and easy to grow, earning it a place in many medicinal and ornamental gardens. It is a hardy perennial plant from Eurasia.

It is very cold tolerant. This plant will appear to die back in the winter, but the roots should be fine and will grow again in the spring. It will grow in a wide variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade and in any well-drained soil.

However, it likes to be kept moist. As part of valerian plant care, it should be watered frequently and mulched to help retain moisture.

In addition, valerian will self-seed very easily. If you do not want your plants to spread, remove the flowers before they have a chance to develop and drop the seeds.

Growing valerian plants is very easy. Seeds can be sown directly into the ground after all chance of frost has passed, or they can be raised indoors several weeks beforehand and then transplanted outdoors.