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

A way of getting a good idea when you can plant veronica is to check out the USDA zone info for Blackwell.

Planting Calendar for Veronica

Frost tolerance for veronica:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Since veronica do well in moderate cold you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant veronica in Blackwell is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant veronica and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your veronica may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your veronica indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost has passed is on April 15 in Blackwell. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Remember that USDA zone info for Blackwell may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Blackwell you get a frost after April 15 so make sure that you are prepared to protect your veronica in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Blackwell

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	0°F
Highest Expected Low	5°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 0°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 5°F.

Plants to Grow in Blackwell

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