Description

Valerian is an appealing upright plant characterized by pinnate foliage and clusters of fragrant, pale pink flowers during the summer months. As a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, Valerian boasts a mature height of 1.5 meters, especially during the summer when it produces sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract various fly species, particularly hoverflies. With its striking fragrance, Valerian becomes especially notable in early summer when its flowers bloom, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers. Often planted alongside low, mound-forming herbs and flowers, Valerian can reach a height of 1.5 meters (5 feet) when in full bloom.