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Lovely selection, even rare species, well established. Mine were packed carefully, arrived in a very good shape. And overall shopping process, contact before, during and after - superb!
Slawa , Bristol
An easy-to-grow plant, the dried roots of which are used to treat insomnia and mild anxiety.
Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.
This Product is Available Now.Valerian has been used as a medicine herb since Greek and Roman times. The Greek physician Galen used it to treat insomnia. In medieval times, Valerian was known as 'All-heal' and used to treat a wide range of ailments. In the 16th century Gerard'sHerballdescribed it as being 'excellent for those burdened and for such as be troubled with croup and other like convulsions, and also for those that are bruised with falls'. The 17th-century botanist Nicholas Culpeper recommended its use for coughs, headaches, and also for treating the plague! With its musky vanilla fragrance, Valerian, also known as garden heliotrope, was used in perfumes during the 16th century.
A native of Europe and Northern Asia, Valerian is very easy to cultivate. It is hardy, and while it may die back in harsh winters it re-emerges in spring. It has dark green pinnate (pointed) leaves which are hairy underneath.
Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
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How To Sow & Grow Herbs
Detailed advice on sowing and growing herbs outside and under protection. Includes information on watering and pest control.