📍 Midfield, TX · Zone 9b · Last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026
✏️ ChangeWhen to Plant Salvia (Annual) in Midfield, Texas (77458)
Location
Midfield, Texas
ZIP Code
77458
USDA Zone
9b
Last Frost
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates
Start Seeds Indoors
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Transplant Outdoors
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Based on last frost Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Zone 9b
Pro tip: Start Salvia (Annual) seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 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 Midfield, Texas? +
In Midfield (Zone 9b), start Salvia (Annual) seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 2, 2025 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
What is the last frost date for Midfield, Texas? +
The average last spring frost date for Midfield, Texas (ZIP 77458) is around Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 9b.
How long does Salvia (Annual) take to grow? +
Salvia (Annual) typically matures in about 75 days from transplanting. In Midfield, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, February 24, 2026 plus 75 days.
Should I start Salvia (Annual) indoors or direct sow in Texas? +
Salvia (Annual) should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Midfield, that means starting around Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
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Growing Salvia (Annual) in Zone 9b
Salvia (Annual) (Salvia splendens) is a popular garden vegetable. In Midfield, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Your average last frost date is Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Salvia (Annual) seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.