Valeriana officinalis - Valeriaan

Beschrijving:

Valeriaan is een stevige wilde plant met lichtroze bloemschermen. De wortel bevat zenuwkalmerende, medicinale stoffen. Katten waarderen de typische geur.

Hoogte: 1 m.

Bloeit: jul-aug

Type: HB/HP

Winterhard in: zones 4-9 (-20 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 2-3 weken bij 18-23 Celsius

Plant-instructies: enigszins vochtige, voedselrijke grond in volle zon of halfschaduw

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Description:

A native wild flower particularly alluring to cats. It is an attractive plant with pinnate foliage, and clusters of fragrant, pale pink flowers in summer. The plant has long been used as a herbal medicine, and Pliny recommended it as an analgesic almost 2,000 years ago.

Height: 1 m.

Flowers: jul-aug

Type: HB/HP

Hardy in: zones 4-9 (-20 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: Germinates in 2-3 weeks at 18-23 Celsius

Planting instructions: moist, rich soil in full sun or partial shade