A towering, dramatic perennial with deep roots in garden history, Valerian is a stunning addition to any cottage, wildflower, or pollinator garden. With clouds of sweetly fragrant pink-white flowers atop tall elegant stems, this heirloom herb is as beautiful as it is historically fascinating, and your garden visitors, both human and winged, will absolutely love it.

✨ Why Valerian?

Spectacular clusters of tiny fragrant pink-white flowers on tall dramatic stems
An absolute pollinator magnet, butterflies and bees flock to the blooms all summer
One of the most historically beloved herbs in cottage garden tradition
Cats are famously attracted to the root, a natural alternative to catnip!
Naturalizes beautifully over time, filling borders with effortless charm
These live plant plugs make an organic starter for medicinal plants and shade plants, with seedlings for a butterfly garden.

🌿 Plant Details:

Type: Hardy perennial (zones 4, 9)
Mature size: 3, 5 ft tall, 2, 3 ft wide
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Soil: Rich, well-draining; tolerates a range of soil types



💡 Care Tips:
Plant in a spot with decent moisture, Valerian does not love to dry out completely. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent aggressive self-seeding if you want to control spread. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage a fresh flush of foliage. Give it room, this is a big, bold plant that makes a statement at the back of any border.

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