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Valeriana officinalis

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Common Valerian Herb Seed

Item #HSC-HRB-011-PKT

A tall, fragrant perennial herb.

Common valerian is a tall perennial grown mostly for its root, a traditional herbal tea ingredient. Clusters of scented flowers draw beneficial insects.

It has naturalized in some regions and self-sows readily. Also known as garden heliotrope, setwell and St. George’s herb.

Roots are ready about 500–550 days from sowing, in the second fall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 200 seeds
Average 45,200 seeds per oz.

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis
Days To Maturity: 500-550 to root harvest
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Sow 3/8" deep

Keep at 65–68°F.

12–18" apart

Rows 3' apart.

Moist, drained loam

Sun or part shade.

Dig roots in year two

Fall, as tops die back.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 7–21 days.

Starting indoors

Recommended. Sow 3/8" deep, moisten, and keep at 65–68°F (18–20°C) until it sprouts; then grow on normally. Plant out at 5–6" tall in early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked.

Direct sowing

Spring or fall, about 1 seed per inch, 3/8–1/2" deep. Thin to 12–18" in rows 3' apart.

Plant spacing

12–18".

Soil

Grows in many soils; best in moist, well-drained loam.

Light

Sun or part shade.

Harvest

Dig roots in fall of the second year, once tops yellow and die back, or in spring before plants bolt. Wash and dry somewhere warm, around 100°F (38°C).

Note

After year two the main plant fades and small offsets form around it; replant these at normal spacing. It self-sows freely and has naturalized in some areas.

Hardiness

Zones 3–9.

Plant height

48–78".

Scientific name

Valeriana officinalis

Packet

200 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 45,200 on average.

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