Valerian
$4.95
Valeriana Officinalis
- Seed Count 150
- Relaxing Tea Herb
- Perennial
- Height 1.5 m
In stock
Description
Valerian is a graceful wildflower that has been grown and gathered for centuries, carrying with it a sense of old world herbal knowledge, the sort passed down through generations of gardeners, healers, and householders who relied on plants not only for beauty but for daily life.
As a perennial herb, valerian forms a long lasting clump that returns year after year, producing tall, upright stems that can reach around one to one and a half metres in height. These stems rise above a base of lush green foliage, creating a layered look that works beautifully among other perennials. The overall habit is soft rather than rigid, which makes valerian particularly well suited to informal plantings where a natural, slightly wild feel is welcome.
The flowers appear in generous clusters at the tops of the stems, and they are densely packed and made up of narrow tubular blooms with five delicate petals. Their colouring is usually white, often touched with the faintest blush of pink, especially as the flowers age. Up close, the blooms have a refined, almost lace like quality, while from a distance they create a gentle cloud of colour that lifts the whole planting. The flowers are sweetly scented, releasing a fragrance that is soft and pleasant rather than overpowering, and this scent has been admired for hundreds of years.
Valerian flowers are also excellent for cutting. Their tall stems and clustered blooms make them a natural choice for fresh arrangements, particularly in informal bouquets where a relaxed, garden gathered look is desired. They combine well with other cottage garden favourites and bring both height and fragrance indoors.
It is equally at home in herbal gardens, where it sits alongside other traditional medicinal and culinary plants, and its ability to thrive in both sunny and part shaded positions adds to its adaptability, allowing it to be placed in areas where not every plant is happy to grow.
Beyond its ornamental qualities, valerian has long been grown for its edible and practical uses. The roots of valerian are perhaps its most famous feature from a historical and herbal perspective. For centuries, they have been steeped in water to create a tea traditionally associated with relaxation and calm..
| Method: Sow direct | Soil Temp: 12°C - 18°C |
| Cool Mountain: Mar/May, Oct/Nov | Position: Part Shade |
| Arid: Aug - Sep | Row Spacing: 20 cm |
| Temperate: Mar/May, Sep/Nov | Planting Depth: 1 mm |
| Sub Tropical: Apr/May, Aug/Sep | Harvest: 110 Days Flowers / 500 Days Root |
| Tropical: Apr - July | Plant Height: 150 cm |
Postage Charge
Orders under $35 attract a $4.95 shipping charge. Orders $35 and above have free shipping.
Order Times
Seed orders are normally dispatched within three business days. You will receive an email when seeds are mailed out.
Postage Days
Seeds are mailed out Tuesday to Friday at 1pm. Except for the Friday of long weekends.
Postage Times
WA 2-3 Days: SA,NT 3-5 Days: NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC: 5-7 Days
Carrier
We use Australia Post Letter Postage for the majority of orders
Not only are our seeds packed in recycled paper envelopes, we keep the theme going when we post out website orders. To protect your seeds from moisture and the letter box munchers (snails), we use a very special plastic free material made from plants. They are then put into recycled mailing envelopes. Green all the way 💚🌿
Delivery Guarantee
We take great care to make sure your seeds arrive safely. If your order is lost or damaged in transit, we’ll happily send a replacement. Unfortunately, we can’t replace or refund orders that arrive later than the estimated delivery date, as delays can sometimes occur that are outside our control.
Please note that all dispatch and delivery times listed are estimates only. While we do our best to post promptly, delivery timeframes can vary due to postal service delays, weather events, or other unforeseen circumstances. We’re unable to take responsibility for any loss, damage, or cost that results from a late delivery.
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