Valerian Herb Seeds

Valerian Herb Seeds (Valeriana officinalis) Perennial, Non GMO, Open Pollinated Minimum 25 seeds per package. Valerian is an herb that’s been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It’s very easy to grow from seeds, earning it a place in plenty of medicinal and ornamental gardens. It’s very cold tolerant and thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9.  A valerian herb plant will die back to the ground in the winter, but the roots should be fine and will put up new growth in the spring. The plants grow to between approximately 3 and 6 feet in height and produce white, faintly scented flowers. The roots are used for medicinal properties. Harvest the roots in the fall by watering the plant, then digging the whole plant up. Wash the soil from the roots, then dry them in the oven at 200 degrees with the door open a crack. The roots may take two growing seasons to be large enough to harvest. It is a hardy perennial with a history of use dating back to the 16th century. It is very ornamental with