When is the best time to transplant perenials? I have several different flowers, but the majority are lillys.?

Question

I have several different varieties of lillys as well as some black eyed susans and some wild flowers. I want to plant them elsewhere and dont want to ruin them by transplanting them at the wrong time

Answer 1

Fall is a great time to transplant perennials. Most perennials are transplanted in the spring as growth starts. If you can, it's recommended to "wait until the plants have flowered and then cut back by half just prior to moving. If plants are moved out of season, they may need to be shaded for several days to allow them to recover." http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/perennials/planting.html

Wait until the Lilies have dried up. Then you can dig up their bulbs & easily replant them.

Container grown plants can be transplanted any time. Plant in the cool of the evening or when it's cloudy. Make sure they get enough water so they don't get stressed-out while getting established.Here's more info:
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/perennials/text_transplanting.html

Good Luck! Hope this helps.