Valeriana officinalis (Common valerian)

Other names: All heal, Set-well, English valerian, Belgian valerian, German valerian, Wild valerian, Heliotrope, Garden heliotrope, Fragrant valerian, Vandal root, Phu , Amantilla, Capon's tail

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grows best in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow soil to dry out. May become invasive.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife, Wallside and trellises, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Europe, Western Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Continual use, or high doses may cause severe discomfort and medical problems.

Plant care

Pruning

Cut stems in autumn. If self-seeding becomes a problem, cut back hard after the first flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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