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When to Plant Salvia (Annual) in New York City, New York (10020)

Location

New York City, New York

ZIP Code

10020

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, January 25, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Salvia (Annual) seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

Scientific Name Salvia splendens
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 12"

โ˜€๏ธ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Growing Salvia (Annual) in Zone 7b

Salvia (Annual) (Salvia splendens) is a popular garden vegetable. In New York City, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Salvia (Annual) seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.