📍 Mc Clure, PA · Zone 6b · Last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Salvia (Annual) in Mc Clure, Pennsylvania (17841)
Location
Mc Clure, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
17841
USDA Zone
6b
Last Frost
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Start Seeds Indoors
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Based on last frost Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Zone 6b
Pro tip: Start Salvia (Annual) seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
🌿 Plant Details
☀️ 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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🌾 Seed Saving Guide
🟢 EasyWhen to Harvest Seed
Allow flower spikes to dry on the plant. Collect seeds from dried calyxes.
Processing
Strip dried calyxes, rub gently to release seeds, spread to dry 1 week.
Seed Viability
Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.
Pro Tip
Annual salvias may be OP or hybrid depending on variety — check for F1 designation on seed packet.
Raised Bed Planting Guides
A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Salvia (Annual). See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Salvia (Annual) in Mc Clure, Pennsylvania? +
In Mc Clure (Zone 6b), start Salvia (Annual) seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 4, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Mc Clure, Pennsylvania? +
The average last spring frost date for Mc Clure, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17841) is around Wednesday, April 15, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6b.
How long does Salvia (Annual) take to grow? +
Salvia (Annual) typically matures in about 75 days from transplanting. In Mc Clure, that means you can expect harvest around Wednesday, April 29, 2026 plus 75 days.
Should I start Salvia (Annual) indoors or direct sow in Pennsylvania? +
Salvia (Annual) should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Mc Clure, that means starting around Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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Growing Salvia (Annual) in Zone 6b
Salvia (Annual) (Salvia splendens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Mc Clure, Pennsylvania, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Salvia (Annual) seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.