One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Albertville it's possible to figure out when to plant lantana.

Planting Calendar for Lantana

Frost tolerance for lantana:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost.

Since lantana do not do well in cold weather you must wait until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant lantana in Albertville is April. However, you really should wait until May if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant lantana and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your lantana may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your lantana indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Albertville. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 5°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Albertville is just an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Albertville last frost occurs after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your lantana if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Albertville

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	5°F
Highest Expected Low	10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 10°F.

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