Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to determine your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The earliest that you can plant heuchera in Paris should be determined by looking at the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Heuchera

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

Since heuchera are moderately cold tolerant you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant heuchera in Paris 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 heuchera and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your heuchera may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your heuchera indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Paris the average date of last frost happens on April 15. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 0°F.

Keep in mind that the actual date of last frost is an average because it is based on the USDA zone info for Paris and it is different every year. Since half of the time in Paris you get a frost after April 15 be ready to cover your heuchera if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Paris

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 Paris

You may be interested in your other planting guides for Paris.