Ageratum
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Ageratum, commonly grown as Ageratum houstonianum, is a bushy flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae). Often called floss flower…
What to plant in February in zone 5
Dates assume zone 5's average last spring frost (around Apr 22) and first autumn frost (around Oct 13). Frost dates vary within a zone, so adjust for your own.
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Angelica
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Part sun
- High water
- Zones 4–8
Angelica, also called garden angelica, is a tall, short-lived perennial herb in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It usually spends its first…
Artichoke
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–11
The artichoke plant (Cynara scolymus) is a thistle-like perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to the…
Bee Balm
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Bee balm is a clump-forming perennial in the mint family, best known for its vivid, shaggy-looking flowers and its appeal to pollinators…
Bell Pepper
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
The bell pepper plant, known scientifically as Capsicum annuum, is a vibrant and versatile member of the nightshade family, which includes…
Black-eyed Susan
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a vibrant perennial and annual flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to…
Blanket Flower
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 3–9
Blanket flower is the common name for Gaillardia, a genus of cheerful, daisy-like flowers in the sunflower family. Garden plants include…
Broccoli
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is a biennial plant cultivated as an annual vegetable for its edible flower buds and stalks. It…
Cabbage
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which includes other…
Cardoon
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Cardoon is a large, thistle-like vegetable grown chiefly for its thick leaf stalks and midribs. It belongs to the same species as the…
Carnation
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a popular flowering plant known for its frilled and ruffled petals, vibrant colors, and…
Catmint
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 3–8
Catmint is a low-growing, spreading perennial grown for its lavender-blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Its branching stems form soft…
Catnip
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Catnip is a hardy, aromatic perennial herb in the mint family. It forms upright, branching stems, usually 30–100 cm (1–3 ft) tall, with…
Cauliflower
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is a cool-season vegetable belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes…
Celeriac
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 9–10
Celeriac, also known as celery root or Apium graveolens var. rapaceum, is a biennial plant cultivated primarily for its edible, bulbous…
Celery
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 10–11
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial plant often cultivated as an annual vegetable. Known for its crisp, crunchy stalks, celery is a…
Celosia
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Celosia argentea is a warm-season flowering plant in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Gardeners often call it celosia, cockscomb, or…
Chives
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a perennial herb belonging to the onion family (Alliaceae), valued for their culinary uses and…
Coleus
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Coleus is a tender perennial best known for its vividly colored leaves, but it also produces flowers. Slender spikes rise above the…
Columbine
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Columbines are flowering perennials in the genus Aquilegia, known for their nodding, bell-shaped blooms and distinctive backward-pointing…
Coneflower
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Coneflowers, belonging to the genus Echinacea, are attractive perennial plants native to North America, known for their striking blooms…
Coreopsis
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 4–9
Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed, is a perennial or annual flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is notable for its…
Culantro
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Culantro is a strongly scented leafy herb in the carrot family. Despite its similar flavor and common names, it is a different plant from…
Daisy
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Daisy plants belong to the Asteraceae family, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants. The most recognized species is the…
Delphinium
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–7
Delphinium, commonly known as larkspur, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). With around 300…
Dianthus
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). It includes carnations, garden pinks, and sweet…
Drumstick
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
The Drumstick plant, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera, is a fast-growing, flowering tree native to the Indian subcontinent but now…
Eggplant
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 11–12
Eggplant, scientifically known as Solanum melongena, is a warm-season perennial vegetable commonly grown as an annual in temperate…
Feverfew
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Feverfew is an aromatic, short-lived perennial herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae. Originally from southeastern Europe and western Asia…
Foxglove
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Common foxglove is a striking flowering plant with tall, upright spikes of tubular, bell-shaped blooms. The flowers are usually purple or…
Garlic Chives
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Garlic chives are a perennial herb grown for their mild, garlicky leaves. Unlike common chives, their leaves are flat rather than hollow…
Geranium
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Geranium, commonly referred to as cranesbill, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Geraniaceae, encompassing around 300 species…
Gerbera Daisy
- Dec 31 – Feb 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
The Gerbera Daisy, scientifically known as Gerbera jamesonii, is a vibrant flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native…
Ground Cherry
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Ground cherry is a warm-season plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is related to tomatillos and tomatoes, but not to true…
Hollyhock
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Hollyhock is a tall flowering plant often grown against walls, fences, and at the back of borders. It is usually treated as a biennial or…
Hot Pepper
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 11–13
Hot pepper is a warm-season plant grown for its pungent fruits, which are used fresh, dried, or ground into spice. Many familiar hot…
Hyssop
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 4–9
Hyssop is a perennial herb in the mint family, grown for its aromatic leaves and flower spikes. It forms a compact, bushy plant, usually…
Impatiens
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Impatiens, also known as busy Lizzie or balsam, is a popular flowering plant belonging to the family Balsaminaceae. This shade-loving…
Jicama
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–12
Jicama, scientifically known as Pachyrhizus erosus, is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, although it is cultivated in…
Lavender
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–9
Lavender, belonging to the genus Lavandula, is a popular aromatic herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Known for its vibrant purple…
Leek
- Jan 28 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are a member of the onion family (Alliaceae) and are prized for their unique, mild flavor. They…
Lemon Balm
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Lemon balm is a perennial herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It forms bushy clumps of branching, square stems, usually 30–90 cm tall. Its…
Lemongrass
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a tropical perennial grass known for its citrus-flavored stalks and aromatic leaves. Typically…
Lisianthus
- Dec 31 – Feb 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Lisianthus, also known as Eustoma grandiflorum, is a popular flowering plant celebrated for its elegant blooms and versatility in gardens…
Lobelia
- Jan 28 – Mar 3
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Lobelia erinus is the garden lobelia commonly sold for its masses of small, vividly colored flowers. It is native to southern Africa and…
Lovage
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots, celery, and parsley…
Lupine
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Lupine, or lupin, belongs to the genus Lupinus and the legume family (Fabaceae). These perennial or annual plants are particularly…
Marjoram
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a perennial herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae), cherished for its aromatic leaves and culinary uses…
Milkweed
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Milkweed is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Asclepias, known for its importance in ecosystems, particularly as the primary host…
Onion
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
The onion plant, scientifically known as Allium cepa, is a biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Allium genus, which also includes…
Oregano
- Feb 11 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 4–9
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), widely prized for its aromatic leaves and…
Pansy
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Pansies (Viola tricolor var. hortensis) are popular flowering plants known for their vibrant colors and distinct "face-like" markings on…
Papaya
- Feb 11 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–12
Papaya is a fast-growing, short-lived tropical plant cultivated chiefly for its sweet fruit. Although it looks like a small tree, its…
Parsley
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a popular biennial herb primarily cultivated for its bright green, flavorful leaves and its role as a…
Petunia
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Petunias belong to the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes and potatoes. These popular flowering plants are native to South…
Portulaca
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 10–11
Portulaca grandiflora, commonly called moss rose or flowering purslane, is a low-growing succulent grown for its bright, papery flowers…
Red Cabbage
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) is a vibrant, leafy vegetable known for its distinctive purplish-red color, which…
Romanesco
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Romanesco, also known as Romanesco broccoli or Roman cauliflower, is a striking and nutritious vegetable belonging to the Brassica…
Sage
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–8
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes other culinary and aromatic herbs…
Salvia
- Feb 11 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Salvia is a large genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its members include the culinary herb common sage, as well as…
Savoy Cabbage
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
Savoy cabbage is a type of leafy vegetable belonging to the Brassica oleracea species, which also includes other cabbages, kale, and…
Scallion
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Scallion is a leafy onion grown for its slender white stems and hollow green leaves. It is commonly called a green onion or spring onion…
Shasta Daisy
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) is a popular perennial flower prized for its cheerful, classic appearance and low maintenance…
Snapdragon
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Snapdragons, scientifically known as Antirrhinum majus, are a popular flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. These annual or…
Statice
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Statice, scientifically known as Limonium, is a fascinating and versatile group of flowering plants, commonly grown for their vibrant and…
Stevia
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Stevia is a tender, leafy herb grown for its intensely sweet leaves. Native to parts of Paraguay and Brazil, it forms a branching, upright…
Sweet Pea
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is a charming, fragrant annual climbing plant belonging to the legume family, Fabaceae. Known for its…
Thyme
- Feb 11 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–9
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile, aromatic perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Originally native to the…
Tomatillo
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Tomatillo is a warm-season vegetable grown for its small, round fruit, which develops inside a papery husk. A member of the nightshade…
Tomato
- Feb 25 – Mar 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
The tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum) is a popular annual crop belonging to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is widely cultivated…
Verbena
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Verbena is a genus of flowering plants that includes upright wildflowers and low-growing ornamentals. The name is also used for closely…
Vinca
- Jan 28 – Feb 17
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 10–11
Vinca is a genus of low-growing, flowering perennials commonly called periwinkles. The two species most often grown in gardens are lesser…
Yarrow
- Feb 11 – Mar 3
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 3–9
Yarrow is a hardy flowering perennial recognized by its flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers and soft, finely divided leaves. Its species …