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When to Plant Pansy in Stanton County, NE

Stanton County, Nebraska Zone 5b June

Top priorities for Stanton County, Nebraska gardeners in June

Your Stanton County, Nebraska garden is entering a new phase. Here's what's on the schedule for June and why each task matters now.

Avg. last frost April 26
Avg. first frost October 10
Soil temp (4") 69°F
Watering Low
Pest pressure High
Daylight 15 hrs
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Pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) are beloved cool-season annuals offering some of the widest color range in the annual garden. Their cheerful "faces" appear in early spring — or even late winter in mild climates — and hold up remarkably well through frosts. Heat causes them to go leggy and stop blooming; replace with warm-season annuals once daytime temps exceed 70°F.

Stanton County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 26 and the first fall frost is October 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 167 days.

At an elevation of 511 feet, Stanton County receives approximately 34.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 84°F, so choose short-season varieties of Pansy to ensure they mature before fall.

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Stanton County, NE (Zone 5b) Moderate season
167 days
Last Spring Frost April 26
167 growing days
First Fall Frost October 10

Stanton County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.3-7.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Pansy Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (46 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 10 Transplant: Apr 21 🌸 Bloom: Jun 16 – Aug 18
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (48 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 15 Transplant: Apr 26 🌸 Bloom: Jun 21 – Aug 23
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (41 days to spare)
Start indoors: Mar 5 Transplant: May 14 🌸 Bloom: Jul 9 – Sep 10

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Soil Compatibility in Stanton County

How your county's soil matches Pansy's growing requirements.

Soil pH

Your soil pH (6.3–7.2) is more alkaline than Pansy prefers (5.4–6.2). Add sulfur or peat moss to lower pH.

Soil Texture

The loam soil in Stanton County is excellent for Pansy — good drainage, moisture retention, and nutrient holding capacity.

Organic Matter

Organic matter is moderate (3.6%). Annual compost additions will help Pansy.

How to Plant Pansy

0.3"
Planting Depth
7"
Between Plants
10"
Between Rows

Succession Planting Pansy

2
successive plantings in your 167-day season

Sow every 8 weeks. Last sowing by Jul 12 to harvest before frost.

Pansy Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.9″/week
You supply
0.2″/week
Watering frequency Only during dry spells
Season total 227 gal / 100 sq ft
Drought risk

Water stress score is 6/10 — consider drought-tolerant varieties and mulching

Monthly Watering Guide for Pansy

Pansy needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Pansy Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 0.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 2.2" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Apr 4.3" 3.9" 0.4" 💧 Light watering
May 4.3" 4.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jun 4.3" 5.5" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 4.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Aug 4.3" 4.5" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 3.2" 1.1" 💧 Light watering
Oct 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Nov 1.1" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Dec 0.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Apr–Oct in Stanton County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Pansy Heat Requirements (GDD)

What are Growing Degree Days (GDD)?

Growing Degree Days measure the total warmth your plants receive during the growing season. Think of it as a "heat bank" — every day above 50°F deposits warmth that helps your plants grow.

Each plant needs a certain amount of accumulated heat to mature. If your county provides more GDD than the plant needs, it's a great fit. If it's close, you may want to choose faster-maturing varieties or start seeds indoors to get a head start.

Pansy needs ~1,040 GDD — county provides 2,171 GDD Excellent fit

Pansy Planting Timeline — Stanton County, NE

Pansy Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 15 Feb 15 – Mar 1
Transplant Outdoors April 26 Apr 26 – May 10
Bloom June 21 Jun 21 – Aug 23

Plant 0.3" deep · 7" apart · Rows 10" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February Start Indoors
March Start Indoors
April Transplant Outdoors
May Transplant Outdoors
June Bloom
July Bloom
August Bloom
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

1"/week · Only during dry spells

📅 Days to Maturity

70–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.4–6.2 · Your soil: too_alkaline

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5b

📆 Growing Season

167 days in Stanton County

Growing Tips for Pansy in Stanton County

Direct sow Pansy outdoors after April 26 in Stanton County when soil has warmed and frost danger has passed.

General growing tips

Start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost for spring transplants. In zones 6+, fall planting (8-10 weeks before first frost) gives overwintering plants that bloom earliest in spring. Plant in full sun in cool weather; afternoon shade helps extend bloom in zones 7-8. Deadhead to prevent premature seed set. Shear back by one-third when plants go leggy to extend the season.

Companion Planting

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Pansy in Stanton County, NE?

Stanton County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of April 26. Plan your Pansy planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Stanton County, NE?

Stanton County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 26 and first fall frost is October 10.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Stanton County, NE. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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