• Valerian herb blooms and oil in small glass jars on a neutral background.
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  • A group of small, light-colored valerian roots with blooms and leaves in the background.
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Valerian Seeds

Aromatic blooms used in perfume

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Challenging but Rewarding

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Valeriana officinalis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • Harvest the 2nd year

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

Grow Heirloom Herbs - Plant Valerian Seeds

With its attractive fern-like foliage and sweetly scented pink summertime blooms, Valerian has been cultivated and used for generations for a variety of purposes. Obviously ornamental, extracts from the bloom were once used as perfume and oil derived from the root has long been used as a medicinal treatment of insomnia, migraine and anxiety.

  • Unique but pleasant aroma
  • Uses: Medicinal, Ornamental
  • USDA Zones 3-10

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • High

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 370 Up to 50 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 42,000 Up to 1,250 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Valerian Planting Guide to learn more.

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Valerian Seeds

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Valerian Seeds FAQs

What type of seed is Valerian?

Valerian is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Valerian?

Valerian has a flavor profile described as earthy, pungent, and musty.

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