Valerian, Mountain (Valeriana capitata) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Rocky Mountains • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early to mid-summer • Colors: White to pink • Flower Type: Dense flower clusters • Bloom Period: June-August
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar rich • Moths: Night pollinator • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove old growth • Summer: Regular moisture • Fall: Cut back spent blooms • Winter: Mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Columbine
Jacob's Ladder
Wild Geranium
Mountain Bluebells
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Fragrant flowers • Medicinal properties • Mountain native • Adaptable • Attracts night pollinators