When to plant hyssop in Mississippi
Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant hyssop shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8b | March 6 | November 19 | March 6 – March 20 |
| Gulfport | 9a | February 23 | December 3 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Southaven | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Biloxi | 9a | February 12 | December 14 | February 12 – February 26 |
| Hattiesburg | 8b | March 7 | November 23 | March 7 – March 21 |
| Olive Branch | 8a | March 26 | November 6 | March 26 – April 9 |
| Tupelo | 8a | March 21 | November 10 | March 21 – April 4 |
| Meridian | 8b | March 16 | November 12 | March 16 – March 30 |
Hyssop in Mississippi: FAQ
When can I plant hyssop in Mississippi?
Across Mississippi, the time to transplant hyssop spans roughly February 12 in Biloxi to April 3 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the hyssop planting date vary across Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 cities with their own frost dates, so the right hyssop 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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