Valerian is a beautiful herb with clouds of white flowers in late spring to summer. The flowers have a light, vanilla fragrance.
Valerian roots are used in herbal medicine as a sleep aid. In the garden, it makes a nice filler. There's a lovely picture of valerian with roses in the book, Tasha Tudor's Garden. Hardy in zones 4-9.
height 3-4'
Sowing Valerian Seeds:
Sow indoors 10 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Can be slow to germinate. Full sun to part shade.
