Valerian

Valeriana officinalis VALERIANACEAE
Small aromatic white flowers are borne in sprays on tall plants. Naturalizes easily. Medicinal: Pharmacological studies have shown valerian root to be an effective tranquilizer and calmative without the side effects associated with Valium?.
Pkt. (0.1 g, 133 seeds)

[Culture: Perennial, zones 3-9/65°F/---/21-30 days/transplant/sun, part shade/48"-72" ht./18" apart]

Photography by Jude Della Terra