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.

The best time to plant ageratum in Hurst should be figured out by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Ageratum

Frost tolerance for ageratum:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost when the weather gets warmer.

Ageratum require warm weather which means that it is important to wait until it warms up after the last frost has passed before you can plant them.

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

Last Frost Date

In Hurst the average date of last frost happens on March 15. It might get as low as 10°F during the coldest months of winter.

Since the USDA zone info for Hurst may not be accurate from year to year the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Hurst it frosts late in the year after March 15 so make sure that you are prepared to cover your ageratum if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Hurst

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 Hurst

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