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When to Plant Hyssop in Blaine County, OK

Hyssop is a semi-evergreen perennial herb with intense blue flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies. It has a minty, slightly bitter flavor used in liqueurs and teas.

Blaine County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 200 days.

At an elevation of 719 feet, Blaine County receives approximately 30.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 90ยฐF, providing good warmth for Hyssop during the growing season.

Blaine County, OK (Zone 7a) Long season
200 days
Last Spring Frost April 10
200 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Blaine County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.3-7.4

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (60 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 13 🍅 Harvest: Jun 22 – Aug 24
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (60 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 17 🍅 Harvest: Jun 26 – Aug 28
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (62 days to spare)
Transplant: Apr 30 🍅 Harvest: Jul 9 – Sep 10

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
0.5″/week
Rainfall provides
0.6″/week
Watering frequency Natural rainfall sufficient
Season total 0 gal / 100 sq ft
Hyssop needs ~1,400 GDD — county provides 3,500 GDD Excellent fit

Hyssop Planting Timeline โ€” Blaine County, OK

Hyssop Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 17 Apr 17 โ€“ May 1
Harvest June 26 Jun 26 โ€“ Aug 28

Plant 0.5" deep ยท 8" apart ยท Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January โ€”
February โ€”
March โ€”
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Harvest
September โ€”
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Low โ€” drought tolerant

Days to Maturity

70โ€“90 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 8

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

200 days

Growing Tips for Blaine County

Start seeds indoors or direct sow in spring. Prune back in early spring to encourage bushy growth. Hyssop is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor soil.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Radish

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Hyssop in Blaine County, OK?

Blaine County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 10. Plan your Hyssop planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Blaine County, OK?

Blaine County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 10 and first fall frost is October 27.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Blaine County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.