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Garden Heliotrope Organic
Organic Seed

Garden Heliotrope Organic

Valeriana officinalis
Our cat takes delight in freshly dug plants, chewing on the root and playing as if madly inspired. Legend says the Pied Piper of Hamelin owed his irresistible power over rats to the fact that he secreted the pungent rope-like roots about his person. Vanilla-scented white flowers warm the evening air with a delicate fragrance that can only be appreciated from afar, as they have an unusual tangy scent up close. An heirloom listed in an 1839 catalog. Cannot ship to CT/ME/WI.
SKU #S099OG
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
300
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
4-6' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, moist, well-drained
Season
Spring to summer
Color
White umbels with hints of lavender-pink
Features
Deer Resistant
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
13-20 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots 8-10 weeks before last frost, covering with humidity dome to retain moisture while seeds germinate. Keep at 35-40°F for 10 days, then 65-70°F until planting out.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in spring 1-2 weeks before last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Garden heliotrope or Valeriana is at home in cottage, herb, and wild gardens. An ancient medicinal plant, the roots are still used today for their calming and sedative properties. Deadhead most to prevent excessive self-sowing. It also spreads by rhizomatous root systems. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
2'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, though a little more or a little less is just fine.
Soil pH:
Prefers acidic to neutral but tolerates most pH levels
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting, and top-dress with another inch each spring.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.