Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Full sun to partial shade

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

55–75°F (13–24°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, moist potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Monthly in growing season

🪴 Repotting

Every 2–3 years

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About Valerian

Tall flowering herb with clusters of pink-white flowers. Roots used for centuries as a natural sleep aid.

Care tips

  • Roots are used medicinally for sleep support
  • Cats are attracted to it like catnip
  • Very attractive to pollinators

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