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When to Plant Lavender in Beaver County, OK

Lavender is a fragrant perennial herb with silvery foliage and purple flower spikes. It is prized for its essential oils, culinary uses, and ornamental beauty.

Beaver County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 21, giving you a growing season of approximately 188 days.

At an elevation of 749 feet, Beaver County receives approximately 31.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 86ยฐF, providing good warmth for Lavender during the growing season.

Beaver County, OK (Zone 6b) Moderate season
188 days
Last Spring Frost April 16
188 growing days
First Fall Frost October 21

Beaver County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.4-7.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Lavender

Lavender needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Lavender Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan โ€” 0.8" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Feb โ€” 1" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Mar โ€” 1.7" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" ๐Ÿ’ง Light watering
May 4.3" 5.2" 0" โœ… Rainfall sufficient
Jun 4.3" 5.7" 0" โœ… Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 3.8" 0.5" ๐Ÿ’ง Light watering
Aug 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" ๐Ÿ’ง Light watering
Sep 4.3" 2.5" 1.8" ๐Ÿ’ง Light watering
Oct 4.3" 2.1" 2.2" ๐Ÿšฟ Regular watering
Nov โ€” 1.2" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant
Dec โ€” 0.7" 0" โ„๏ธ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Aprโ€“Oct in Beaver County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall โ€” actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Lavender Planting Timeline โ€” Beaver County, OK

Lavender Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors April 23 Apr 23 โ€“ May 7
Harvest July 23 Jul 23 โ€“ Nov 5

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 โ€”
July Harvest
August Harvest
September Harvest
October Harvest
November Harvest
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

โ˜€๏ธ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

๐Ÿ’ง Water

Low โ€” drought tolerant

๐Ÿ“… Days to Maturity

90โ€“200 days

๐Ÿงช Soil pH

Needs 6.5โ€“8 ยท Your soil: N/A

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

๐Ÿ“† Growing Season

188 days in Beaver County

Growing Tips for Beaver County

Plant in well-drained, sandy soil. Avoid heavy mulching around the crown. Prune after flowering but do not cut into old wood. Lavender resents wet winter conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Lavender in Beaver County, OK?

Beaver County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 16. Plan your Lavender planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Beaver County, OK?

Beaver County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 16 and first fall frost is October 21.

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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 Beaver County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.