Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) — tall perennial with pinkish-white umbels, grown for the root traditionally used in evening teas. Cats love it as much as catnip. The root is lifted in the autumn of the second year and traditionally goes into evening tea blends.
Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis
Sowing: under cover, 50–60 days before planting out
Spacing: 40 cm between plants, 50 cm between rows
Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20 °C
Height: 100–150 cm
Contents: 0.5 g
| Life cycle | Perennial |
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