When to Plant Valerian in Zone 12A
USDA Zone
12A
Cities Covered
25
Avg Last Frost
Friday, January 1, 2027
Plant Type
Indoor Start
📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 12A
Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027
Pro Tip: Start Valerian seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Valeriana officinalis
Days to Maturity 365 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 24" apart
🤝 Companion Plants for Valerian
Good Companions
Vegetable GardenEarthworm attractor
Cities in Zone 12A
Aiea, Hawaii Anahola, Hawaii Haiku, Hawaii Hanalei, Hawaii Waikoloa, Hawaii Kalaheo, Hawaii Kapaa, Hawaii Kualapuu, Hawaii Kunia, Hawaii Kurtistown, Hawaii Lawai, Hawaii Lihue, Hawaii Makawao, Hawaii Makaweli, Hawaii Papaikou, Hawaii Pearl City, Hawaii Wahiawa, Hawaii Pukalani, Hawaii Mililani, Hawaii Kula, Hawaii Waialua, Hawaii Waipahu, Hawaii Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Camp H M Smith, Hawaii
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Growing Valerian in USDA Zone 12A
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 12A. This zone includes cities like Aiea, Anahola, Haiku and 22 more.
The average last frost date for Zone 12A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Valerian seeds indoors around Friday, November 6, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.
Expect to harvest your Valerian approximately 365 days after planting.