Posted on September 17th, 2008 by admin

When can I start planting flowers?

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planting flowers
james m asked:


I live in Ohio around the columbus area. I want to get some plants and flowers going this year. i was wondering when I should start planting. What does well in this area of the world. Maybe you can tell me yor favorite flowers or shrubs and when to .

2 Responses to “When can I start planting flowers?”

fair2midlynn on September 20th, 2008 5:41 am:

If your hardiness zone is 5-after April 15th
If your hardiness zone is 6- after April 1st (These dates are for outside) Columbus falls into both categories.

rmonarch on September 20th, 2008 1:56 pm:

I’m in NW Ohio and have lots of success with Iris, Daylilies, Hosta, and Ornamental Grasses. Feel free to check out my website:

My favorites are the Daylilies … so much variety in the flower colors, shapes and plant sizes. I’ve got over 40 of them planted in the yard now and plan to add more each year that I have (or can make) room for them.

Up here, our last frost dates can be anywhere between May 1 to May 31. I usually watch accuweather.com beginning the 15th and check the 15 day forecast to find out roughly when I can start putting the new plants in the ground.

Let me know if you need more info or ideas …

*~ Happy growing! ~*