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When to plant catnip in Arkansas

Arkansas spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant catnip shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Rogers — below are local dates for 39 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Little Rockthe catnip transplant out window (March 21–April 4) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Little Rock8aMarch 21November 10March 21 – April 4
Fayetteville7aApril 4October 31April 4 – April 18
Fort Smith8aMarch 25November 6March 25 – April 8
Springdale7aApril 4October 31April 4 – April 18
Jonesboro7bMarch 23November 9March 23 – April 6
Rogers7aApril 12October 26April 12 – April 26
Conway8aApril 2November 2April 2 – April 16
North Little Rock8aMarch 21November 10March 21 – April 4

Catnip in Arkansas: FAQ

When can I plant catnip in Arkansas?

Across Arkansas, the time to transplant catnip spans roughly March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Rogers, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the catnip planting date vary across Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas publishes 39 cities with their own frost dates, so the right catnip planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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