Plant Details

Valeriana officinalis

Garden valerian

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Valeriana officinalis.

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General Information

Scientific name: Valeriana officinalis
Also known as: Garden valerian

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.50 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Tea, Seed
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Essential oil, Repellent, Fragrant

Description

Seeds. No further details are known, but the seeds of other similar plants have dried out and then been eaten. The essential oil derived from the leaves and roots is used as a flavoring in ice cream, pastries, spices, and more. It plays an important role in apple flavors. The leaves can also be used as a spice. Additionally, the plant is moderately used for herbal tea.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 15/10