Waller County, TX — Planting Guide
Waller County is in USDA Zone 9a. The average last spring frost is February 19 and the first fall frost is December 4, giving you a growing season of approximately 288 days.
At an elevation of 376 ft, Waller County receives approximately 64.1 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 95°F with winter lows around 40°F. The predominant soil type is Sandy Loam.
🌡️ Zone
9a (20°F to 25°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
February 19
🍂 First Frost
December 4
📅 Growing Season
288 days
⛰️ Elevation
376 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
64.1 in
Waller County, TX
Year-round
288 days
Last Spring Frost
February 19
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288 growing days
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First Fall Frost
December 4
Waller County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 9a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Feb 19
First Frost: Dec 4
Soil & Growing Conditions in Waller County
Soil Type
Sandy Loam
Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.
Watering Needs
With 64.1 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
288-day frost-free season
Your long season supports multiple successions and heat-demanding crops like melons, sweet potatoes, and peppers. Plant warm-season crops as soon as soil warms.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Waller County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Waller County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 21 – Jun 25 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Jun 11 – Aug 6 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Feb 26 | — | — | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 21 – Jul 16 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jul 2 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 21 – Jul 16 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jul 9 – Aug 20 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 18 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 14 – Jul 9 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 4 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – May 14 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 21 – Jun 25 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 18 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Feb 26 | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Feb 26 | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 5 – Mar 26 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Jul 2 – Sep 3 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 21 – Jun 25 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Feb 26 | — | — | May 14 – Jun 25 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jul 9 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – May 14 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 7 – Jun 18 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 | Jan 22 – Jul 9 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Oct 29 – Dec 24 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Feb 26 | — | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jul 9 – Sep 17 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Aug 13 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Jul 2 – Sep 10 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 9 – May 7 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Feb 26 | — | — | May 28 – Jul 2 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 9 – May 14 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 21 – Aug 6 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – Jun 4 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Feb 26 | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Jun 11 – Aug 13 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Aug 13 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jun 25 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Apr 9 – Jun 4 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 23 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – May 21 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – May 21 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 21 – Jul 9 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – Apr 30 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 16 – May 14 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jul 16 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jul 16 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 23 – May 28 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Feb 26 – Mar 19 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 7 – Jun 18 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Apr 23 – May 28 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | May 14 – Jun 25 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 30 – Jun 25 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – May 14 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 4 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | May 21 – Jul 9 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Feb 26 | — | — | May 21 – Jul 16 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jun 25 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 16 – Jun 18 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 21 – Jul 16 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 25 – Aug 20 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Feb 26 | — | — | Apr 30 – Jun 11 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Oct 29 – Dec 24 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 29 | — | Oct 9 | Mar 12 – Apr 16 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 19 | Oct 9 | Apr 2 – May 7 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jun 25 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Feb 26 | — | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Jul 16 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Aug 27 – Dec 24 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Jan 8 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 4 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Jan 22 | Feb 19 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Waller County
24 fruits that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Waller County.
Show all 24 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Sep 17 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jun 18 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 14 – Jul 9 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Mar 5 | — | May 28 – Jul 9 | 80–110 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Mar 5 | — | Jun 4 – Dec 31 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Waller County
37 herbs that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Waller County.
Show all 37 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | May 14 – Jul 30 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Aug 13 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Apr 9 – May 28 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 2 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 25 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | May 28 – Jul 30 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 25 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 28 – Aug 13 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 14 – Jul 9 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jul 9 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jun 18 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jul 9 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | May 14 – Aug 13 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Apr 16 – Jun 18 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 21 – Oct 8 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jul 9 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 14 – Jul 9 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Oct 9 | Mar 26 – May 28 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Apr 30 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Jan 8 | Feb 26 | Feb 26 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Feb 26 | — | May 7 – Jul 9 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Feb 26 | — | Jul 2 – Oct 8 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Waller County
49 flowers that grow well in Zone 9a with planting dates for Waller County.
Show all 49 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Jan 8 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Sep 17 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Nov 6 | Dec 4 – Dec 25 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Oct 9 | Oct 16 – Nov 13 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 25 | Mar 19 – Jul 9 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Dec 11 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 8 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Sep 3 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 11 | Mar 5 – Jul 9 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 11 | Nov 20 – Mar 26 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Jan 22 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 15 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Sep 3 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Jan 22 | Jan 22 | Jan 22 | — | Apr 2 – Sep 17 | 60–90 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Nov 6 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | — | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | — | Apr 30 – Oct 29 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 1 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Dec 25 | Dec 25 | Dec 25 | — | Feb 12 – Apr 16 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Sep 3 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 16 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 23 | Nov 6 – Dec 4 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Jan 8 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 15 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Dec 11 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 8 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Feb 19 | Feb 19 | — | Apr 30 – Oct 29 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Aug 6 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Nov 6 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Aug 6 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 1 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Sep 25 | Dec 4 – Mar 26 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Jul 23 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Jul 23 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Dec 25 | — | Dec 25 | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | 70–80 |
| Marigolds | Jan 15 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Sep 3 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | — | Mar 26 – Sep 24 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Dec 11 | — | Jan 22 | Sep 11 | Mar 12 – Jun 11 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Sep 17 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Jun 11 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Jan 22 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Mar 26 – Oct 1 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Oct 9 | Oct 23 – Nov 20 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | Apr 16 – Oct 1 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Dec 25 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Sep 24 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Dec 25 | — | Feb 5 | — | May 28 – Aug 6 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 11 | Mar 26 – Jul 23 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | — | Apr 23 – Sep 24 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Dec 25 | Jan 22 | Sep 25 | Feb 26 – Jun 11 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 25 | Dec 4 – Jan 29 | 65–85 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Dec 11 | — | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Oct 8 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Dec 25 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | — | Apr 2 – Aug 20 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Jan 22 | Jan 29 | Jan 29 | — | Apr 9 – Sep 24 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Waller County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Waller County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Waller County, TX?
Waller County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a. 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 Waller County, TX?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Waller County falls around February 19. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Waller County, TX?
The median first fall frost in Waller County arrives around December 4. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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