Valeriana officinalis
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Common names: COMMON VALERIAN, GARDEN HELIOTROPE, VALERIAN
Native to: Europe, Western Asia
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 6.3 feet
Max width: 3.3 feet
Flower
pink
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -30 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
