See this plant in the following landscape: Rock and Crevice Garden Cultivars / Varieties: Adverse effects can include headaches, nausea, agitation, heart palpitations, and insomnia. When used as a medicinal, prolonged use can lead to addiction. Its presence in the wild may displace native plants. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. An oil obtained from the leaves and root is used as a flavoring in ice cream, condiments and baked goods. Other uses are in foods, perfumes and teas. It is grown medicinally for the sedative effects of the drug valerian that is obtained from the roots. It is listed as a noxious weed in Connecticut and Wisconsin. It spreads by rhizomes and seeds and can be weedy. It is a non-native herb that has escaped cultivation and has spread primarily in the northern US as it prefers cooler weather and abundant rainfall. The more shade, the more this condition will increase. It can be grown in part shade, however, the stems may flop. Its preference is full sun, with consistently moist conditions, and soil consisting of fertile loam but can adapt to less ideal circumstances. Valerian is easily grown in average garden soils in full to part sun. Phonetic Spelling vah-ler-ee-AH-nah oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss Description
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