One of the best tools that you have as a gardener to help figure out your gardening schedule is the USDA zone info. The zone information's most crucial data reveals the average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.
To determine the appropriate planting time for morning glories, you can utilize the USDA zone information for the 13a region.
Planting Calendar for Morning Glories
| Frost tolerance for morning glories | Not tolerant of frost |
| When to plant | After all chance of frost has passed |
Since morning glories cannot tolerate cold, you must wait until there is no risk of frost before planting them.
Visual Calendar for Morning Glories
Planting Calendar for Morning Glories in Zone 13a
Key dates to remember:
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Start seeds indoors: | Jan 1 |
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Direct sow seeds: | Jan 15 |
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Transplant starts outside: | Jan 31 |
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Summer harvest time: | Mar 1 |
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Start winter crop: | Oct 1 |
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Start over-winter: | Dec 1 |
Last Frost Date for Zone 13a
It rarely frosts in zone 13a. It might get as low as 60°F (15°C) during the coldest months of winter.
As the USDA zone information for zone 13a is only an average, the actual date of your last frost will differ annually. Since every microclimate is different, you should also watch the weather forecast closely as you get close to planting time. Watch the weather forecast before planting outside, and have frost protection ready if low temperatures are expected.
USDA Info for Zone 13a
Here is the info for USDA zone 13a.
| Average Date of Last Frost (spring) | Never |
| Average Date of First Frost (fall) | 1970-01-01 |
| Lowest Expected Low | 60°F (15°C) |
| Highest Expected Low | 65°F (18°C) |
This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 60°F (15°C). On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 65°F (18°C).
Other Plants to Grow in Zone 13a
You may be interested in our other planting guides for zone 13a.
Vegetables in Zone 13a
- Amaranth
- Artichokes
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chervil
- Collard Greens
- Corn
- Cornsalad
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Green Onions
- Honeydew Melons
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Melons
- Okra
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkins
- Radicchio
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Summer Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatilloes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Watermelon
- Winter Squash
- Zucchini
Herbs in Zone 13a
Flowers in Zone 13a
- Alyssum
- Amaranth
- Anemones
- Asters
- Bachelors Buttons
- Begonias
- Bells of Ireland
- Black-eyed Susans
- Bleeding Hearts
- Calendula
- Carnations
- Chinese Lanterns
- Chrysanthemums
- Clematis
- Coleus
- Columbine
- Coneflowers
- Coreopsis
- Cornflowers
- Cosmos
- Crocus
- Daffodils
- Dahlia
- Daisies
- Daylilies
- Delphiniums
- Dianthus
- Dusty Miller
- Echinacea
- Foxgloves
- Geraniums
- Hellebores
- Heuchera
- Hibiscus
- Hollyhocks
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Impatiens
- Iris
- Lantana
- Lilies
- Lobelia
- Love-in-a-mist
- Lupine
- Marigolds
- Morning Glories
- Nasturtiums
- Pansies
- Peonies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Poppies
- Portulaca
- Primrose
- Red Hot Pokers
- Roses
- Rudbeckia
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisies
- Snapdragons
- Statice
- Stocks
- Strawflowers
- Sunflowers
- Sweet Peas
- Tulips
- Verbena
- Vinca
- Violets
- Wisteria
- Yarrow
- Zinnias
USDA Zones
USDA zones are a popular way of determining which plants can grow in your area. Zones tell you when your average first and last frost date are, as well as how cold you can expect it to get in the winter.
Our site works best if you choose your zone from the list below. If you do not know your USDA zone, then you can use our zone map.
