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.

It's possible to figure out when it's possible to plant oleander by using the USDA zone info for Moss Point.

Planting Calendar for Oleander

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

You should not plant oleander until after all chance of frost has passed because they are not cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant oleander in Moss Point 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 oleander and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your oleander may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your oleander indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

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

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Moss Point is an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Moss Point you get surprised by a frost after March 15 so always be ready to protect your oleander in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Moss Point

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°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 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Moss Point

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