One of the first steps you take when you are making a decision about 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.

The best time to plant ageratum in Palm Coast should be estimated by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Ageratum

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

Since ageratum require warm weather it's important to wait until after all chance of frost has passed before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant ageratum in Palm Coast 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 ageratum and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your ageratum may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your ageratum indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Palm Coast. You should expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Palm Coast is an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Palm Coast there is a last frost after February 15 be ready to cover your ageratum in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Palm Coast

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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