species 40,044 observations
Common Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Field notes
Supports All
79
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Grey Pug Moth, Satyr Pug Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
6
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-banded Bumble Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Spot-winged Drone Fly
71
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Wet
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Edible Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.