Valerian - Herb , All-heal, Garden heliotrope (Perennial)

Valeriana officinalis, Hardy Perennial, Fragrant Pink Umbel, Garden Herb /Ornamental - This perennial herb has grey-green foliage and fragrant, always triple, flower heads. The flowers are pink in bud and turn to a lighter pink upon opening, forming an untidy hemispherical umbel at the top of the stem from June to September. The plant can reach a height of 3 feet and may require staking.  Originally used as a perfume in the 16th century, it has also been employed as a medicinal herb since ancient Greece and Rome for treating sleep disorders and anxiety. Moreover, it has historical uses as a sedative, anticonvulsant, migraine treatment, and pain reliever. An unusual characteristic of this plant is that the oil from its root acts as a cat attractant similar to catnip., Seed Count Approx - 120 avg 

  SOWING - Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Lightly press seeds into soil but do not cover. Germination takes 15-20 days. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 90cm spacing. Can be sown directly where they are to flower from Mar-May.Prefers partial shade in any well-drained soil. Keep moist but do not over water.