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When to Plant Valerian in King And Queen Court Hous, Virginia (23085)

Location

King And Queen Court Hous, Virginia

ZIP Code

23085

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, February 8, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Valerian seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Valeriana officinalis
Days to Maturity 365 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 24"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days

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Growing Valerian in Zone 7b

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a popular garden vegetable. In King And Queen Court Hous, Virginia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Valerian seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.