The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate 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 hypericum in North Augusta should be figured out by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Hypericum

Frost tolerance for hypericum:	Tolerant of a very small amount of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 3 weeks before last frost.

Hypericum do ok in very little cold which tells us that you can plant them just a tiny bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

The earliest that you can plant hypericum in North Augusta is March. However, you really should wait until April if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant hypericum and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your hypericum may not have a chance to really do well. Starting your hypericum indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost is on March 15 in North Augusta. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for North Augusta is an average and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in North Augusta there is a last frost after March 15 so always be ready to cover your hypericum in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for North Augusta

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 North Augusta

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