When to Plant Hypericum in Monrovia, CA

Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out 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.

The best time to plant hypericum in Monrovia can be determined by looking at the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Hypericum

Frost tolerance for hypericum: Tolerant of a very small amount of frost.
When to plant: Up to 3 weeks before last frost.

Hypericum can survive in very little cold which tells us that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

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A good time to plant hypericum
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant hypericum
Probably not a good time to plant hypericum

The earliest that you can plant hypericum in Monrovia 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 hypericum and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your hypericum may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your hypericum indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is January 31 in Monrovia. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 30°F.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Monrovia may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Half of the time in Monrovia you get a frost after January 31 so just be sure to be ready to protect your hypericum if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Monrovia

Here is the info for USDA Zone 10a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)January 31
Average Date of First Frost (fall)December 15
Lowest Expected Low30°F
Highest Expected Low35°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 30°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 35°F.

Plants to Grow in Monrovia

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