Hardwickii Valerian (Valeriana hardwickii)

Family: Valerianaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Valeriana hardwickii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found amongst herbaceous vegetation on humus-rich soils, 1900 - 3100 metres in Kashmir. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)