(Valeriana officinalis VALERIANACEAE)
Small aromatic white flowers are borne in sprays on tall plants. Naturalizes easily. Medicinal: Pharmacological studies have shown valerian root to be an effective tranquilizer and calmative without the side effects associated with Valium.
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| Flowers: | | Sweetly aromatic white flowers |
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| Lifecycle: | | 2 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 48 to 72 inches |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | yes |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 3 to 9 |
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| Soil: | | Does best in moist soil. |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | Germinates in 21 to 30 days. Direct sow in the Spring or transplant. |
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| Spacing: | | 18 inches apart |
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| Sun: | | Light to medium shade |
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Garden Medicinals offers over 220 varieties of medicinal and culinary herb seeds, roots, potato onions, specialty garlic varieties, and select heirloom vegetable and ethnic flower seed. All seeds are non-gmo, open-pollinated and untreated. Most seeds are naturally grown and a few are certified organic. Our vegetable seeds do especially well in hot, humid climates where vegetable production can be difficult. Our herb selection also includes dormant root stock of ginger, ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, false unicorn, and wild yam.
Note: Medicinal uses of herbs mentioned in our store are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please see a qualified medical practitioner for diagnosis if you have a health problem.
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