Valeriana officinalis - P13

Description
The Common valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an upright perennial that forms light pink flowers arranged in umbels from May to July. Its pinnate, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.7 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common valerians are medium green, pinnate, toothed.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Common valerian sets beautiful accents together with: Garden loosestrife, European trollflower, marsh meadowsweet.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from May to June - Harvest: In the period from July to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Valeriana officinalis forms pale pink flowers arranged in umbels from May.

Use
Medicine, cottage garden, bee pasture, perennial bed, homeopathy