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.

By checking out the USDA zone info for Menomonie you should be able to estimate when it's possible to plant iberis.

Planting Calendar for Iberis

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

Iberis can survive in mild cold which tells us that you can plant them just a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant iberis in Menomonie 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 iberis and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your iberis may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your iberis indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a couple of weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

On average the last frost has passed is on May 15 in Menomonie. You can expect an average low temperature of -25°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Menomonie 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 Menomonie you get a frost after May 15 so make sure that you are ready to cover your iberis if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Menomonie

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	September 15
Lowest Expected Low	-25°F
Highest Expected Low	-20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -20°F.

Plants to Grow in Menomonie

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