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.

The USDA zone info for Clarkston can be read to estimate when it's possible to plant baby's breath.

Planting Calendar for Baby's Breath

Frost tolerance for baby's breath:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Baby's Breath do ok in some cold which means that you can plant them just a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant baby's breath in Clarkston 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 baby's breath and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your baby's breath may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your baby's breath indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Clarkston. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 5°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Clarkston may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Clarkston you get surprised by a frost after April 15 be ready to protect your baby's breath if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Clarkston

Here is the info for USDA Zone 7b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	5°F
Highest Expected Low	10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 5°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 10°F.

Plants to Grow in Clarkston

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