When to plant catnip in District of Columbia
District of Columbia spans USDA zone 8a, so the right time to plant catnip shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 29 in Washington to March 29 in Washington — below are local dates for 1 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8a | March 29 | November 8 | March 29 – April 12 |
Catnip in District of Columbia: FAQ
When can I plant catnip in District of Columbia?
Across District of Columbia, the time to transplant catnip spans roughly March 29 in Washington to March 29 in Washington, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the catnip planting date vary across District of Columbia?
Yes. District of Columbia publishes 1 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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