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.

In Twentynine Palms you can estimate when it's the best time to plant lantana by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Lantana

Frost tolerance for lantana:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After all chance of frost has passed.

You can not plant lantana until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer because they require warm weather.

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

The last month that you can plant lantana and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your lantana may not have a chance to fully mature. 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 February 15 in Twentynine Palms. You can expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Twentynine Palms may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Twentynine Palms there is a last frost after February 15 so always be ready to cover your lantana in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Twentynine Palms

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 25°F.

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