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.

One way of estimating when it's a good idea to plant argyranthemum is to consult the USDA zone info for Independence.

Planting Calendar for Argyranthemum

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

It's a bad idea to plant argyranthemum until after the last frost when the weather gets warmer because they require warm weather.

The earliest that you can plant argyranthemum in Independence 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 argyranthemum and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your argyranthemum may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a little bit earlier by starting your argyranthemum indoors.

Last Frost Date

In Independence the average date of last frost happens on March 15. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 15°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Independence is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Independence you get a frost after March 15 be ready to cover your argyranthemum in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Independence

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 Independence

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