Valeriana officinalis
Perennial usda zone 4-8
Spreads 2-4 ft space 2 ft apart, 5ft tall during flowering
Will reseed
Full sun-part sun
medium wet-medium
Deer resistant
Medicinal parts used: roots, dig roots in fall of second or third year, leaving part of crown to regrow/divide
Restorative nervous system tonic. powerful, can cause a hangover effect if too much is used to quickly. Used to treat insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks and post trauma. helpful for relaxing "wound up" nerves. sedative, do not drive after consuming. Traditional usage dates back to the roman empire. Much mythical folklore around this herb. the smell of dug roots may attract rats, cats and has even been said to ensure catching a trout if used in addition to bait.
Valeriana officinalis
Perennial usda zone 4-8
Spreads 2-4 ft space 2 ft apart, 5ft tall during flowering
Will reseed
Full sun-part sun
medium wet-medium
Deer resistant
Medicinal parts used: roots, dig roots in fall of second or third year, leaving part of crown to regrow/divide
Restorative nervous system tonic. powerful, can cause a hangover effect if too much is used to quickly. Used to treat insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks and post trauma. helpful for relaxing "wound up" nerves. sedative, do not drive after consuming. Traditional usage dates back to the roman empire. Much mythical folklore around this herb. the smell of dug roots may attract rats, cats and has even been said to ensure catching a trout if used in addition to bait.
