Valerinana officinalis
VALERIAN
SKU: 785-015
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers that bloom in the summer. Valerian flower extracts were used as a perfume in the 16th century.
Valerian has been introduced into North America, and is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is consumed as food by the larvae of some butterfly and moth species including the grey pug.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun or part sun
Height: 5', 1.5m
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Seeds per packet: 15
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers that bloom in the summer. Valerian flower extracts were used as a perfume in the 16th century.
Valerian has been introduced into North America, and is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is consumed as food by the larvae of some butterfly and moth species including the grey pug.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Sun or part sun
Height: 5', 1.5m
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Seeds per packet: 15
