When to Plant Hardy Hibiscus in Worland, WY

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.

The first opportunity to plant hardy hibiscus in Worland can be determined by referring to the USDA zone info.


Planting Calendar for Hardy Hibiscus

Frost tolerance for hardy hibiscus: Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant: Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Hardy Hibiscus are very cold tolerant which tells us that you can get them planted much earlier than plants that are more sensitive to the cold.

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A good time to plant hardy hibiscus
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The earliest that you can plant hardy hibiscus in Worland 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 hardy hibiscus and expect a good harvest is probably August. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your hardy hibiscus may not have a chance to fully mature. If you are starting your hardy hibiscus indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is May 15 in Worland. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of -25°F.

Since the USDA zone info for Worland is just an average the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Worland last frost occurs after May 15 be ready to cover your hardy hibiscus if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Worland

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 Worland

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