It’s not optimal right now, but the plant would be more comfortable in the ground than in the pot while in the summer heat. As the earth will insulate the roots from the heat far more than the pot ever could.
Like, I just planted milkweeds last week, and they are doing fine. Except for the one my mother ripped out of the ground at church and declared this one will be going into my milkweed garden as well.
Mst4me
Location or zone?
pixel_pete
Well, it really depends on where you’re located and what the weather is looking like for the next couple weeks. If it’s going to be scorching hot you might wait until the heat breaks since transplant shock and heat stress at the same time are taxing for a plant. But if the heat isn’t too bad go for it, the plant will be much happier in the ground and have a chance to establish roots before winter.
singeworthy
For my area New England, I’d wait until September as the heat/dryness of August can be tough on transplants. then again we just got 3.5″ of rain yesterday so it might be just fine. You will need to make sure your transplant gets enough water to establish, but overall late summer/fall is a good time to plant.
klippDagga
Yes, it will be fine. Just try to keep the dirt from the pot together and water thoroughly at planing time and frequently after until established.
Karateweiner
Echinacea? Plant it, it will be fine, just be sure to keep it watered. I just planted some, and water them every couple of days unless it rains, and they’re fine. You may need to water daily for a bit of it’s really hot or dry.
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It’s not optimal right now, but the plant would be more comfortable in the ground than in the pot while in the summer heat. As the earth will insulate the roots from the heat far more than the pot ever could.
Like, I just planted milkweeds last week, and they are doing fine. Except for the one my mother ripped out of the ground at church and declared this one will be going into my milkweed garden as well.
Location or zone?
Well, it really depends on where you’re located and what the weather is looking like for the next couple weeks. If it’s going to be scorching hot you might wait until the heat breaks since transplant shock and heat stress at the same time are taxing for a plant. But if the heat isn’t too bad go for it, the plant will be much happier in the ground and have a chance to establish roots before winter.
For my area New England, I’d wait until September as the heat/dryness of August can be tough on transplants. then again we just got 3.5″ of rain yesterday so it might be just fine. You will need to make sure your transplant gets enough water to establish, but overall late summer/fall is a good time to plant.
Yes, it will be fine. Just try to keep the dirt from the pot together and water thoroughly at planing time and frequently after until established.
Echinacea? Plant it, it will be fine, just be sure to keep it watered. I just planted some, and water them every couple of days unless it rains, and they’re fine. You may need to water daily for a bit of it’s really hot or dry.