Valerian Overview
DESCRIPTION | This upright perennial herb, also called garden heliotrope, is topped with white to pinkish-white fragrant flowers in midsummer. The blooms were once used in perfume production. Cats also find the plant attractive and may rub against the foliage as they do with catnip. Valerian attracts butterflies to the garden. Remove spent flowers to prevent the plant from self-sowing. |
GENUS NAME | Valeriana officinalis |
COMMON NAME | Valerian |
PLANT TYPE | Herb, Perennial |
LIGHT | Part Sun, Sun |
HEIGHT | 3 to 8 feet |
WIDTH | 2 to 3 feet |
FLOWER COLOR | Pink, Yellow |
SEASON FEATURES | Summer Bloom |
SPECIAL FEATURES | Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers, Fragrance |
ZONES | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
PROPAGATION | Division, Seed |