Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Dynamic accumulator
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, valued for centuries for its relaxing properties. Its attractive flowers draw beneficial insects while its roots accumulate phosphorus.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Herbaceous plant up to 1.5 m
- Mature diameter: 0.5 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September — Harvest — Planting
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The dried roots are prepared in sedative infusions to relieve anxiety and insomnia.
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Related plants
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