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When to Plant Impatiens in Okfuskee County, OK

Impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) are the go-to annual for shaded beds and containers. They produce a continuous carpet of flat-faced blooms from transplant until frost, needing little deadheading. Their preference for consistent moisture and part-shade makes them ideal under trees and along north-facing borders.

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost is October 27, giving you a growing season of approximately 206 days.

At an elevation of 486 feet, Okfuskee County receives approximately 24.3 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Impatiens during the growing season.

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Okfuskee County, OK (Zone 7b) Long season
206 days
Last Spring Frost April 4
206 growing days
First Fall Frost October 27

Okfuskee County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Impatiens Planting Timeline — Okfuskee County, OK

Impatiens Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 7 Feb 7 – Feb 21
Transplant Outdoors April 4 Apr 4 – Apr 18
Bloom June 13 Jun 13 – Oct 17

· 10" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March
April Transplant Outdoors
May
June Bloom
July Bloom
August Bloom
September Bloom
October Bloom
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

60–75 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–6.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

206 days in Okfuskee County

Growing Tips for Okfuskee County

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost at 70–75°F; germination requires light — do not cover seeds. Transplant after last frost once nights consistently exceed 50°F. Water regularly — wilting causes bud drop and they rarely fully recover the same flush. Watch for impatiens downy mildew (IDM); consider New Guinea impatiens as a resistant alternative in affected regions. Pinch tips at planting to encourage branching.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Impatiens in Okfuskee County, OK?

Okfuskee County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 4. Plan your Impatiens planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Okfuskee County, OK?

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 4 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 Okfuskee County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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