Valeriana tuberosa

Valeriana tuberosa

Native to:
Albania | Algeria | Bulgaria | Corse | France | Greece | Italy | Kazakhstan | Krym | Morocco | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Portugal | Russia | Sicilia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caprifoliaceae
Genus:
Valeriana
Species:
Valeriana tuberosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in spring after stratification.

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