The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The first opportunity to plant crassula in Western Springs can be figured out by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Crassula

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

You should not plant crassula until after all chance of frost has passed because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant crassula in Western Springs 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 crassula and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your crassula may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your crassula indoors is a great way to get them started a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Western Springs the average date of last frost happens on April 15. You should expect an average low temperature of -15°F in the coldest months of winter.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Western Springs may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Western Springs there is a last frost after April 15 be ready to cover your crassula in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Western Springs

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

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

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

Plants to Grow in Western Springs

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