Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

2/7/2018

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Jason link

2/7/2018 10:26:46 pm

Interesting post. I have never grown Valerian, but I have to say its attractiveness to rats is not a selling point.

Joanna link

2/8/2018 09:56:35 pm

I wasn't thrilled about the rats either, but it hasn't caused a problem in my garden so far!Now I'm wondering if rats are attracted to catnip as well...will have to look into that!

Eliza link

2/7/2018 10:30:36 pm

Valerian has become popular again as a sleep aid and relaxant. I've used the roots in tea, but it needs lots of mint to hide its pungency. The couple of plants I brought in have self-sowed all over, not usually where I'd like them! But windblown, they go hither and yon.
I find its scent pleasant only from a distance, too close is too Phu!

Joanna link

2/8/2018 09:58:43 pm

I have lots of seedlings popping up in my garden, too! But I want to have more, so I let them grow and will try to thin them out this spring.

Elsa

2/8/2018 12:23:05 am

Fascinating post! I don't recall every seeing Valerian in a garden, but I have read about how it was used to calm peoples nerves during WWII. I believe I've seen it used in medicinal teas, too. Perhaps sometime I'll have to grow it in my own garden!

Joanna link

2/8/2018 10:00:17 pm

I first saw it in pictures of Tasha Tudor's garden and had to have it! I love it! :)

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