Valerian (Valeriana) - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height:	30'' some to over 4 ft
Flowers:	Fragrant
Flower Color:	Pink White
Flower Time:	Spring
Uses:	Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:	Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting

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Valerian

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Location: zone 5 Indiana
Date: 2019-06-22

Uploaded by gardengus

Location: Brownstown Pennsylvania
Date: 2018-06-01
#Pollination

Uploaded by nativeplantlover

Location: Cedarhome, Washington

Uploaded by Bonehead

Location: Indiana Zone 5
Date: 2012-05-06

Uploaded by gardengus

Location: Brownstown Pennsylvania
Date: 2018-06-01
Soldier Beetle on Valerian Flower

Uploaded by nativeplantlover

Location: Brownstown Pennsylvania
Date: 2018-06-17
Stinky flowers- but the bugs love it

Uploaded by nativeplantlover

Location: Indiana Zone 5
Date: june
a way of seed dispersal

Uploaded by gardengus

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Posted by gardengus (Indiana Zone 5b) on Jun 5, 2013 5:54 PM concerning plant:

This plant's bloom has a very strong sweet fragrance.
It is used in herbal medicine. The root is often made into a tea that serves as a sleep aid.
Spreads by underground runners, but is easy to keep in check.
Worth growing in the garden if only for the wonderful scent.

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