Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate your garden schedule. 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 Eufaula it's possible to figure out when you can plant dracaena.

Planting Calendar for Dracaena

Frost tolerance for dracaena:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

You can plant dracaena a lot earlier in the year because they do well in cold.

The earliest that you can plant dracaena in Eufaula is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant dracaena and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your dracaena may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your dracaena indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Eufaula the average date of last frost happens on March 15. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Eufaula and it is different every year. Half of the time in Eufaula last frost occurs after March 15 so be sure to be ready to cover your dracaena in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Eufaula

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

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