🌿 Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

medicinal_herbs perennial Caprifoliaceae

☀️ Sun

Full sun to partial shade

💧 Water

Moderate to high

🗺️ Zones

4, 9

🧪 Soil pH

6.0, 7.0

🪴 Soil Type

Loamy, rich

🚿 Drainage

Moist, well-drained

📏 Spacing

18, 24 inches

📐 Height

3, 5 feet

⏱️ Maturity

365 days (roots harvested in second year)

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (7)

🤝 Calendula

Ground cover, pest deterrent

🤝 Chamomile

Similar growing conditions

🤝 Dill

Attracts beneficial insects

🤝 Echinacea

Shared moisture needs

🤝 Lavender

Companion in medicinal gardens

🤝 Peppermint

Vigorous ground cover, pest repellent

🤝 Yarrow

Drought buffer and pollinator attractor

⚠️ Keep Apart (2)

⚠️ Catnip

Competing cat-attractants may draw too many cats

⚠️ Fennel

Allelopathic, inhibits valerian growth

📝 Growing Notes

Harvest roots in fall of second year for highest potency. Flowers attract beneficial insects and pollinators. Cats are strongly attracted to valerian, similar to catnip. Divide every 3, 4 years. Roots have a distinct earthy, musky odor when dried.

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