When to Plant Perennials Grown From Seed

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Most perennials grown from seed can be planted in the garden after the average final frost date for your area. Once your garden is frost-free, you can safely plant your perennials. Some late-summer or fall-flowering perennials should be planted in the spring, according to the Virginia Cooperative Extension, but they will need enough time to become established before cold weather.

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