{"product_id":"seeds-valerian-official","title":"Seeds Valerian, Official","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eValerian, Official\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"25\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e(Valeriana officinalis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eValerian Official is a tall, graceful medicinal perennial known for its fragrant white flower clusters and deeply valued roots. Long used in European and Western herbal traditions, valerian root is most recognized for its calming properties. In the garden, it serves as both a striking pollinator plant and a dynamic addition to medicinal herb systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eTraditional Sleep \u0026amp; Nervous System Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eThe root is the primary medicinal part and is harvested in the fall of the plant’s second year. Traditionally prepared as a tea, tincture, or extract, valerian has been used to support restful sleep, calm nervous tension, and ease stress-related discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"786\"\u003ePollinator-Attracting Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eLarge, airy clusters of small white to pale pink flowers bloom in early summer and are highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. Its bloom period helps bridge nectar flow between spring and mid-summer species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eTall, Architectural Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eGrows 3–5 feet tall with upright stems and fern-like foliage. Adds vertical structure to the herbaceous layer of medicinal gardens, meadows, and food forest edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eMoisture-Loving \u0026amp; Cold Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003ePrefers rich, consistently moist soils and performs well along streambanks, rain gardens, or irrigated herb beds. Extremely hardy and dependable in colder climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eValeriana officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe \u0026amp; Western Asia (naturalized in North America)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet, fertile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36–60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to pale pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eSurface sow seeds in spring or fall; light aids germination. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment. Harvest roots in the fall of the second year for strongest medicinal properties. Allow some plants to flower to support pollinators and natural reseeding. In permaculture systems, integrate valerian into the herbaceous layer near water-retentive areas where its height and flowers can support beneficial insect populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eValerian Official offers calming herbal tradition, pollinator value, and vertical beauty—an essential perennial for medicinal and regenerative landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinals","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47789793411331,"sku":"SM-32","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/9DFE22D3-E565-4BE6-8289-06EFF3E50D7D.jpg?v=1773952325","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/seeds-valerian-official","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}