When to Plant Shasta Daisys in Wausau, WI

Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out 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.

The first chance to plant shasta daisys in Wausau should be determined by looking at the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Shasta Daisys

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

Since shasta daisys do well in moderate cold you can plant them just a bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

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A good time to plant shasta daisys
Possibly ok, but a risky time to plant shasta daisys
Probably not a good time to plant shasta daisys

The earliest that you can plant shasta daisys in Wausau 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 shasta daisys and expect a good harvest is probably August. If you wait any later than that and your shasta daisys may not have a chance to grow to maturity. Starting your shasta daisys indoors is a great way to get them started a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is May 15 in Wausau. It might get as low as -25°F during the coldest months of winter.

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 Wausau and it will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Wausau you get a frost after May 15 so just be sure to be ready to protect your shasta daisys in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Wausau

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.

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