When to plant catnip in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant catnip shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 24 – April 7 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | March 23 – April 6 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | March 2 – March 16 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | March 23 – April 6 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | March 15 – March 29 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | March 25 – April 8 |
Catnip in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant catnip in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to transplant catnip spans roughly February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the catnip planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 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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