Valeriana officinalis

Tiny pink to white fragrant flowers held in airy clusters high above the foliage in June to July. 2-4' tall with rosette-forming, dark green, fern-like foliage spreading to 2 1/2'. Naturalize in areas near water.

Sun or partial shade. Tolerates average well-drained areas, but grows best in organically rich, moist to boggy soil. Water during dry periods.

Perennial Garden Heliotrope