when to transplant perineals

[gggvan]

Should I transplant perineal bushes, milkweed, etc, now or when all the stalks die out?

 

[begreen]

Early spring or in the fall when the temps are cooler and the plants need less water.

 

[Corey]

^^ Seems legit. Old timers always told me "Any month with an 'r'. " Though, suppose that depends a bit on where you are.

 

[billb3]

It's almost Fall, so now if you are in a colder agricultural zone , so the roots have a chance to recover a little before the first frost. If you do Fall (or now) water like it is (a normal) Spring.

 

[festerw]

At least with milkweed you don't need to transplant anything.

Harvesting Milkweed Seed: a Pod and a Plan | Xerces Society

Harvesting local milkweed seed for later planting is a great way to increase monarch breeding habitat. We'll teach you how to harvest and separate the fluff from the good stuff.

xerces.org

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[gggvan]

At least with milkweed you don't need to transplant anything.

Harvesting Milkweed Seed: a Pod and a Plan | Xerces Society

Harvesting local milkweed seed for later planting is a great way to increase monarch breeding habitat. We'll teach you how to harvest and separate the fluff from the good stuff.

xerces.org

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Thanks for that. I'm expanding my pollenators planting space by 3 times, so I may do this also.

 

[gggvan]

Thanks for that. I'm expanding my pollenators planting space by 3 times, so I may do this also.

I am collecting the seed pods once they break open as described in the article. Storing in a cool dry place until spring.