Parker County, TX — Planting Guide
Parker County is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 18 and the first fall frost is November 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 239 days.
At an elevation of 4,469 ft, Parker County receives approximately 60.6 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 33°F. The predominant soil type is Clay.
🌡️ Zone
8a (10°F to 15°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
March 18
🍂 First Frost
November 12
📅 Growing Season
239 days
⛰️ Elevation
4,469 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
60.6 in
Parker County, TX
Long season
239 days
Last Spring Frost
March 18
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239 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 12
Parker County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Clay
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 8a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 18
First Frost: Nov 12
Soil & Growing Conditions in Parker County
Soil Type
Clay
Retains moisture well but slow to warm in spring. Amend with compost to improve drainage.
Watering Needs
With 60.6 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
239-day frost-free season
Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Parker County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Parker County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 29 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 19 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Apr 1 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 14 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 1 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – May 27 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jul 8 – Sep 2 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 15 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Mar 25 | — | — | Jun 24 – Aug 12 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 20 – Jul 1 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 5 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 20 – Jul 15 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Apr 1 | — | Aug 5 – Sep 16 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | May 6 – Jun 10 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jul 1 – Aug 5 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 20 – Jul 1 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 1 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 14 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 20 – Jul 1 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jun 10 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 29 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Mar 25 | — | — | May 27 – Jul 22 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Mar 25 | — | — | May 27 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 20 – Jun 17 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Aug 5 – Oct 7 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 22 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – May 27 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 29 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Mar 25 | — | — | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 14 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 12 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 6 – Jun 10 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jun 10 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 3 – Jul 15 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 15 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Dec 31 – Jun 17 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 25 | — | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Apr 1 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 14 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 14 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 10 – Sep 16 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 15 – Aug 19 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Aug 5 – Oct 14 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 29 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 6 – Jun 3 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 8 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Mar 25 | — | — | Jun 24 – Jul 29 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 6 – Jun 10 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – May 27 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 17 – Sep 2 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 10 – Jul 22 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jul 1 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Mar 25 | — | — | May 27 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 15 – Sep 16 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Sep 16 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jun 24 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 29 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Mar 25 – Apr 22 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | May 6 – Jul 1 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – May 20 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jun 17 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jun 24 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 22 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 17 – Aug 5 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – May 27 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Jun 17 – Jul 29 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 20 – Jun 17 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 8 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 14 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 22 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 19 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 19 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 20 – Jun 24 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 3 – Jul 15 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | May 27 – Jul 1 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Jun 17 – Jul 29 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 27 – Jul 22 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jun 10 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 8 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Jun 17 – Aug 5 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 22 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 22 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 8 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Mar 25 | — | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Jul 29 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 20 – Jul 22 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 24 – Aug 19 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Apr 1 | — | Jul 22 – Sep 16 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 25 | — | — | May 27 – Jul 8 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 19 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – May 27 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Dec 2 – Dec 16 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 4 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 15 – May 20 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Jun 3 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 10 – Jul 29 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Mar 25 | — | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 19 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 8 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Parker County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Parker County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | Jul 8 – Oct 21 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Jul 22 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 8 | — | Jun 17 – Aug 12 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 8 | — | Jul 1 – Aug 12 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 8 | — | Jul 8 – Dec 23 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Parker County
39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Parker County.
Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | Jun 10 – Aug 26 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 29 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | May 6 – Jun 24 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 29 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 22 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | Jun 24 – Aug 26 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 22 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 24 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 17 – Sep 16 | 75–120 |
| Lovage | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Jul 15 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 17 – Nov 4 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 10 – Aug 5 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 20 – Jul 15 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Jun 24 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 12 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Mar 25 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 28 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | — | May 27 – Jul 29 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Mar 25 | — | Jul 29 – Nov 4 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Parker County
54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Parker County.
Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 4 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | May 6 – Sep 23 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Nov 5 – Nov 26 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Jan 21 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Jul 15 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Feb 4 | Mar 4 | Sep 17 | May 6 – Aug 19 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 7 | — | Mar 11 | — | May 20 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Jan 21 | Mar 11 | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 14 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Jan 21 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Feb 4 | Mar 4 | Sep 3 | Apr 22 – Sep 2 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Nov 26 – Mar 4 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Feb 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | May 13 – Oct 7 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Jan 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Jan 21 | Mar 11 | Mar 18 | — | May 20 – Oct 14 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Feb 18 | Mar 4 | Mar 4 | — | May 13 – Sep 30 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Oct 8 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Feb 25 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 28 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Jan 21 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 14 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Jan 21 | Feb 4 | Feb 11 | — | Apr 1 – Jun 17 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Jan 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 14 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Jan 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 26 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Jan 28 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | May 20 – Nov 4 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 7 | — | Mar 11 | — | May 20 – Oct 7 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 28 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Jan 14 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Sep 30 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Jan 14 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Sep 30 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Jan 21 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 14 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Mar 18 | — | May 6 – Jun 10 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Feb 18 | — | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Aug 5 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Jan 14 | — | Mar 25 | — | Jun 3 – Sep 9 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Sep 16 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Jan 21 | — | Feb 11 | — | Apr 8 – Jun 3 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Jan 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 6 – Jun 3 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Feb 4 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | May 6 – Sep 9 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Feb 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | May 6 – Oct 7 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Jan 7 | — | Mar 4 | Sep 3 | Apr 29 – Aug 5 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Mar 18 | — | May 13 – Jun 10 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Jan 21 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Sep 30 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Jan 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Aug 5 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Feb 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | Apr 29 – Sep 23 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 17 | Oct 1 – Nov 5 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Jan 14 | — | Mar 18 | — | May 27 – Oct 14 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Jan 21 | — | Mar 11 | — | May 20 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Jan 21 | — | Mar 18 | — | Jul 8 – Sep 30 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Jan 7 | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Sep 3 | May 13 – Sep 2 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Feb 25 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | Jun 3 – Oct 7 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Feb 4 | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Sep 17 | Apr 15 – Aug 5 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 10 | Nov 19 – Feb 11 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Oct 15 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 7 | — | Mar 11 | — | May 20 – Oct 7 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Jan 21 | Mar 11 | Mar 18 | — | May 20 – Oct 14 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Feb 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 11 | — | May 20 – Oct 7 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Parker County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Parker County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Parker County, TX?
Parker County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 Parker County, TX?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Parker County falls around March 18. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Parker County, TX?
The median first fall frost in Parker County arrives around November 12. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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