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.

The best time to plant pentas in Ellisville should be estimated by looking at the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Pentas

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

You really shouldn't plant pentas until after the last frost because they do not do well in cold weather.

The earliest that you can plant pentas in Ellisville 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 pentas and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your pentas may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a couple of weeks earlier by starting your pentas indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Ellisville. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Ellisville is an average and the actual date of last frost changes from year to year. Since half of the time in Ellisville there is a last frost after March 15 be ready to cover your pentas in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Ellisville

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

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

Plants to Grow in Ellisville

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