Valerian
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Medicinal plant grown for its numerous uses in natural medicine. Highly ornamental in edges, rockery and humid areas.
Antispasmodic, antineurotic and sedative. In pharmacology it is highly known to balance the nervous system as an anxiolyticand calming plant. Very good in case of sleeping problems. The fragrance of this plant is attractive to cats and a useful tramp for rats.
A tall and strong perennial plant with straight stems growing up to 1.20m. Composed light green leaves. White-pinky flowers.
It adapts to any soil either cool or humid.
Direct sowing from the last days of February till April.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Gardening, Medicinal, Riverbanks
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Description
Decorative plant with pale pink flowers used in gardens but mostly cultivated for its medicinal properties : sedative, analgesic, anti-depressive. Attractive to cats and useful tramp for rats.
Flowering
| Flower colour | White, Pink |
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| Flowering period | May, June, July, August, September, Spring, Summer |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Valeriana officinalis |
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| Wildlife | Mammals |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
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| Average germination (%) | 50 |
| Seeds per gram | 2500 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Gardening, Medicinal, Riverbanks |
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| Exposure | Partial shade |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Climate zone | Mountain, Temperate areas |
Care
| Watering | Frequent |
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