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.

By looking at the USDA zone info for Orting you will be able to determine when it's possible to plant anemone.

Planting Calendar for Anemone

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

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

The earliest that you can plant anemone in Orting 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 anemone and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your anemone may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a couple of weeks earlier by starting your anemone indoors.

Last Frost Date

In Orting 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.

It's important to remember that USDA zone info for Orting is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Orting you get a frost after March 15 so make sure that you are ready to protect your anemone in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Orting

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 Orting

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