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TRADITIONAL AND VARIOUS BENEFITS: Valerian root is known for its calming properties to improve your overall well-being. The suitable herb seeds for planting indoors and outdoors, our Valerian root herb provides a peaceful, calming effect, making it a great choice for anyone seeking tranquility and peace.
ATTRACTIVE AND ORNAMENTAL BLOOMS: Valerian seeds features 20-40 inches tall fern-like foliage and beautiful pink flowers that bloom in mid-summer, making it an attractive addition to any flower garden. The pink blooms are butterfly magnets, adding an aesthetic touch to your garden while helping to support local wildlife, making our perennial flowers both decorative and beneficial.
HARDY AND EASY TO GROW: Our Valerian herb plants are cold-hardy and adaptable to a range of climates. It grows effectively in rich, moist, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. With a 7-21 day germination period, our perennial herb is easy to grow, just by sowing 8-10 seeds per plant with 36 inch spacing at 1/8 inch depth under 75F for effective growth.
SELF-SOWING AND LOW MAINTENANCE: Valerian herb seeds for planting outdoors is self-sowing, meaning it will naturally reseed and return year after year. While it’s low-maintenance, you can cut the spent flowers to prevent unwanted reseeding. It spreads easily, creating a beautiful, perennial flower presence in your herb garden without needing much attention or care once established.
CAT-FRIENDLY, BUT PROTECTIVE: Suitable in areas under USDA Zones 4-9, Cats are naturally attracted to our perennial plants, often causing them to chew or dig into the plant. While this can be fun for cat owners, it may damage the plant. To protect Valerian from your furry friends, consider adding barriers or positioning it in areas where cats are less likely to interfere with its growth.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) - Valerian is a hardy perennial herb plant which has been known since the 16th century. It has many other names such as: Jacob's ladder, Phu, All-heal, and Garden Heliotrope. It has heads of pale pink flowers which bloom in the summer months. Many people believe Valerian to be a medicinal herb. The valerian herb plant and flower is an attractive addition to any herb garden. However, it is the root of valerian that is used medicinally, and it pretty much smells and tastes awful. Brewing your own valerian tea is not recommended. You can grow your own valerian from herb seeds in your own herb garden or green house. Valerian likes partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Wait until the second year to harvest and dry the roots, and watch your cat around this herb-like catnip, valerian makes cats act intoxicated, sometimes to the point of destroying the plant.