Valerian Ulyana

Uliana is a perennial herbaceous plant reaching up to two meters in height, flowering from May to August. This moisture-loving species can withstand prolonged droughts starting from the second year of life and serves as a good nectar source, attracting bees and other pollinators.

For growing Uliana, it is recommended to sow seeds in spring or autumn. In autumn, seeds are sown in furrows without covering, at a depth of 3–4 cm; in spring, they are covered to a depth of 1–2 cm. Leave 45–60 cm between rows, and thin out the plants to 3–4 cm apart if necessary. Seedlings appear within 12–20 days after sowing. Care includes weed removal, soil loosening, fertilization, and pest control.

The medicinal raw material for Uliana consists of biennial rhizomes with roots. When sown in summer, roots are harvested in the autumn of the following year; for spring and autumn sowing, harvesting occurs in late autumn during the first or second year of life, when the flowering stems have turned brown and dried up no later than 2–3 weeks before the soil freezes. The plant prefers fertile soils and open ground with good lighting.