Valerian produces extremely fragrant flowers in early summer. Gather them for use as cut flowers to keep valerian from reseeding and becoming invasive.

Does valerian come back every year?

After they're dried, store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh until you're ready to use your harvest. Valerian is a low-maintenance crop that has multiple uses. It can be grown in a variety of settings and should return year-after- year.

Should I cut back valerian after flowering?

Plant valerian in an informal setting in moisture-retentive soil. After flowering in summer, cut back faded flower stems to avoid self seeding, then cut back all growth after it has died back in autumn. Propagate by seed, division, or cuttings.