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Herb · Caprifoliaceae family

Common valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Full sun to part shade 2 ft 11⅜ in–4 ft 11 in × 1 ft 11⅝ in–3 ft 11¼ in Flowers June–August to −93 °F
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In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size2 ft 11⅜ in–4 ft 11 in
spacing 23½ in
FlowersJune–August
PlantingMarch–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistsandyloamyclay

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistonly in dry spellsless when it rains

Frost

−93 °F
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in2 ft 11⅜ in–4 ft 11 inspread 1 ft 11⅝ in–3 ft 11¼ in
2 ft 11⅜ in–4 ft 11 in× spread 1 ft 11⅝ in–3 ft 11¼ in

Plant 23½ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberSowing: JanuarySowing: FebruarySowing: MarchSowing: AprilSowing: MaySowing: JuneSowing: JulySowing: AugustSowing: SeptemberSowing: OctoberSowing: NovemberSowing: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersSowingPlanting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant, division).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June–August · white or pink

Sowing

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

direct sowing: March–May, August–September

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–November; division: March–April, September–October

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does common valerian flower?

In June–August; the flowers are white or pink.

When do I sow common valerian?

In March–May, August–September (direct sowing).

Does common valerian tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does common valerian need?

At maturity 1 ft 11⅝ in–3 ft 11¼ in wide and 2 ft 11⅜ in–4 ft 11 in tall; recommended spacing 23½ in.

Sources (13) Checked 19 October 2026

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