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 earliest that you can plant trachelium in Pewaukee can be determined by reviewing the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Trachelium

Frost tolerance for trachelium:	Not tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	After the last frost has passed.

It's not a good idea to plant trachelium until after the last frost because they do not do well in cold weather.

The earliest that you can plant trachelium in Pewaukee 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 trachelium and expect a good harvest is probably August. Any later than that and your trachelium may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your trachelium 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 Pewaukee. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of -20°F.

Just be sure to remember that the actual date of last frost may not be accurate from year to year because it is based on the USDA zone info for Pewaukee and it changes from year to year. Since half of the time in Pewaukee you get surprised by a frost after April 15 be ready to cover your trachelium in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Pewaukee

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-20°F
Highest Expected Low	-15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -20°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -15°F.

Plants to Grow in Pewaukee

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