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When to Plant Valerian in Seneca County, OH

Valerian is a tall perennial herb with fragrant white or pink flower clusters, valued for its root which is used as a natural sleep aid. It attracts pollinators and earthworms.

Seneca County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 22, giving you a growing season of approximately 180 days.

At an elevation of 1,041 feet, Seneca County receives approximately 31.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Valerian to ensure they mature before fall.

Seneca County, OH (Zone 6a) Moderate season
180 days
Last Spring Frost April 25
180 growing days
First Fall Frost October 22

Seneca County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Valerian Planting Timeline — Seneca County, OH

Valerian Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 2 May 2 – May 16
Harvest September 5 Sep 5 – Nov 14

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August
September Harvest
October Harvest
November Harvest
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

120–180 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

180 days in Seneca County

Growing Tips for Seneca County

Start seeds indoors and transplant after last frost. Harvest roots in fall of the second year. Deadhead flowers unless you want self-seeding. Cats are attracted to valerian root.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Valerian in Seneca County, OH?

Seneca County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of April 25. Plan your Valerian planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Seneca County, OH?

Seneca County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and first fall frost is October 22.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Seneca County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: August 2026.

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