Fall Is The Best Time to Plant Native Perennials In Oklahoma

Now that growing season is winding down in Oklahoma, it's time start prepping for next year! Fall is the best time of year in Oklahoma to plant native perennials. These beautiful flowers and plants are native to Oklahoma and are beneficial to pollinators.

According to Okies for Monarchs, the reason fall is the perfect time to plant native perennials is because of the cooler temperatures and warm soil. So now is a great time to start clearing out those gardens and sourcing your perennials for planting!

What native perennials should you plant in Oklahoma?

Right now, the monarchs are getting ready to do their fall migration through Oklahoma. The state is one of the few states where monarchs migrate through during the spring and fall. Over the years, the monarch population has drastically decreased, and one of the reasons is because their food sources have become less and less available.

One of the ways Oklahoma residents can help rebuild the monarch population is by planting native perennials that are a food source for monarchs. Okies for Monarchs has a handy list of 12 perennials that are perfect to plant for monarchs across the state.

• Butterflyweed
• Green Milkweed
• Golden Crownbeard
• Purple Coneflower
• Indian Blanket
• Beebalm
• Basket-Flower
• Maximillian Sunflower
• Blazing Star
• Aromatic Aster
• Showy Goldenrod
• Blue Sage

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Where to source native perennials in Oklahoma.

Okies for Monarchs has events in Edmond, Tulsa and Norman coming up where people can source their native perennials to plant this fall. The nonprofit also has a guide for what native perennials to plant based on region and where to source seeds locally!