Valeriana dioscoridis
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Valeriana dioscoridis

Dioscorides Valerian

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
22
Observations
12

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Valeriana dioscoridis occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it is exposed to natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatility and hardiness.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Applying fertilizer once in spring is generally adequate for Valeriana dioscoridis, although repeated feedings can maximize growth. Provide nutrients roughly every month to six weeks. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, helping maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting the plant's long-term health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Valeriana
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Late spring, Early summer
Native Area
Turkey, Syria, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Cyprus, Albania, Greece, Lebanon

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Common Names (1)

en Dioscorides Valerian