The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us figure out 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.

You will be able to estimate when it's a good idea to plant calla lily by reviewing the USDA zone info for Morris.

Planting Calendar for Calla Lily

Frost tolerance for calla lily:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

Since calla lily are not cold tolerant you must wait until after the last frost before you can plant them.

The earliest that you can plant calla lily in Morris is May. However, you really should wait until June if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant calla lily and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your calla lily may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your calla lily indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Morris the average date of last frost happens on May 15. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -30°F.

Remember that USDA zone info for Morris is just an average and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Half of the time in Morris you get a frost after May 15 so make sure that you are prepared to protect your calla lily if you have a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Morris

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	September 15
Lowest Expected Low	-30°F
Highest Expected Low	-25°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 -25°F.

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