Lenawee County, MI — Planting Guide
Lenawee County is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 14, giving you a growing season of approximately 168 days.
At an elevation of 1,335 ft, Lenawee County receives approximately 31.3 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 87°F with winter lows around 11°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
6a (-10°F to -5°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 29
🍂 First Frost
October 14
📅 Growing Season
168 days
⛰️ Elevation
1,335 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
31.3 in
Lenawee County, MI
Moderate season
168 days
Last Spring Frost
April 29
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168 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 14
Lenawee County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 6a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 29
First Frost: Oct 14
Soil & Growing Conditions in Lenawee County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (31.3 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
168-day frost-free season
Start warm-season crops indoors and focus on short-season varieties. Cold frames extend your season by 3–4 weeks in fall.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Lenawee County
107 vegetables that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Lenawee County.
Show all 107 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 30 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 13 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 8 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Aug 19 – Oct 14 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | May 6 | — | — | Aug 5 – Sep 23 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 29 – Sep 23 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 16 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 30 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Jun 17 – Jul 22 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Aug 12 – Sep 16 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 22 – Sep 16 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 12 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 22 – Sep 2 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Jul 22 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | May 13 – Jun 3 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 29 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Sep 16 – Oct 28 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 8 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 22 – Sep 2 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 18 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 23 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 17 – Jul 22 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Jul 22 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 15 – Aug 26 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 26 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Dec 2 – Mar 17 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 13 | — | Sep 16 – Nov 25 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 18 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 22 – Oct 28 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 30 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 9 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 17 – Jul 15 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | May 6 | — | — | Aug 5 – Sep 9 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 17 – Jul 22 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 29 – Oct 14 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 22 – Sep 2 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 26 – Oct 28 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Oct 28 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 9 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | May 6 – Jun 3 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Jul 1 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Jul 29 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 5 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 29 – Sep 16 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 8 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Jul 29 – Sep 9 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 29 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 18 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 23 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 30 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 30 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 1 – Aug 5 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | May 13 – Jun 3 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 15 – Aug 26 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Jul 8 – Aug 12 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | Jul 29 – Sep 9 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Jul 22 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jul 29 – Sep 16 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 11 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 29 – Sep 23 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 9 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 2 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 30 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 13 | — | Sep 2 – Oct 28 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 30 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 23 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 23 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 15 | — | Aug 5 | May 27 – Jul 1 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 29 | Aug 5 | Jun 10 – Jul 15 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 9 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | May 6 | — | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 30 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Mar 4 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 19 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Lenawee County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Lenawee County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 20 | — | Aug 19 – Dec 2 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 20 | — | Jul 29 – Sep 2 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 20 | — | Jul 29 – Sep 23 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 20 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 23 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 20 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 20 | — | Aug 19 – Dec 2 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Lenawee County
35 herbs that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Lenawee County.
Show all 35 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jul 22 – Oct 7 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 11 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 9 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | May 6 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 21 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 17 – Aug 5 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 9 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Sep 2 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Aug 5 – Oct 7 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Mar 11 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Sep 2 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | May 6 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 21 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 16 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 26 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 16 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 26 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 25 | Apr 15 | Apr 22 | Aug 5 | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 11 | May 6 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 9 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | May 6 | — | Sep 9 – Nov 18 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Lenawee County
53 flowers that grow well in Zone 6a with planting dates for Lenawee County.
Show all 53 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Mar 11 | Apr 29 | Apr 29 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 30 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | Apr 1 | — | Apr 29 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 1 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 25 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 23 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Mar 18 | Apr 1 | Apr 29 | Sep 2 | Jul 1 – Sep 16 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 18 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 14 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 25 | Apr 29 | May 6 | — | Jul 22 – Nov 4 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 25 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Mar 18 | Apr 1 | Apr 29 | — | Jun 17 – Sep 16 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | Apr 1 | — | — | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Oct 21 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 25 | May 13 | May 13 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 12 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 25 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Nov 4 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Apr 1 | Apr 29 | Apr 29 | — | Jul 8 – Oct 14 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Jul 29 – Aug 19 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Apr 1 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 22 – Nov 4 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 25 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 22 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Mar 4 | Apr 1 | Apr 15 | — | Jun 3 – Sep 2 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 25 | May 13 | May 13 | — | Aug 5 – Nov 11 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 25 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 5 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Mar 11 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Nov 18 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 18 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 14 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 29 | Apr 29 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 28 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 18 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 22 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 18 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Mar 4 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 29 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Apr 1 | — | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 18 | — | May 13 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 16 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 25 | — | Apr 15 | — | Jun 10 – Sep 2 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 25 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 5 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 18 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 30 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Apr 1 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 1 – Oct 21 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 18 | — | Apr 29 | Aug 19 | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | May 6 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 12 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Mar 4 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 25 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 7 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 25 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jun 24 – Oct 7 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | Mar 18 | — | Apr 29 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 8 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Feb 18 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Nov 4 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 25 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 25 | — | May 6 | — | Aug 26 – Nov 11 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 18 | Apr 8 | Apr 29 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 16 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Apr 8 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 29 – Oct 21 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 11 | Apr 8 | Apr 29 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 19 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Mar 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 29 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 23 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 2 | Aug 12 – Sep 9 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 18 | — | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 25 | Apr 29 | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Nov 4 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Apr 1 | May 6 | May 6 | — | Jul 15 – Oct 21 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Lenawee County
Gardening Guides & Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Lenawee County, MI?
Lenawee County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Lenawee County, MI?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Lenawee County falls around April 29. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Lenawee County, MI?
The median first fall frost in Lenawee County arrives around October 14. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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