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Caprifoliaceae
Common Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Strength and readiness.
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus
- Valeriana
- Native to
- Europe, Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 100-150 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, fertile
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Valerian root has been used as a sedative and sleep aid for over 2,000 years.
- Cats are strongly attracted to valerian root, reacting to it similarly to catnip.
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin is said to have used valerian to lure rats out of the city.
- During World War II, valerian was used in England to relieve stress from air raids.
- The word 'valerian' may derive from the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or healthy.'
Color meanings
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Health
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Calm
2
Protection