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When to Plant Dahlias in Nevada

In a typical Nevada location, plant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 27 in Henderson and as late as Jun 13 in Spring Creek.

Method Plant out (slips, crowns, or tubers)
Days to maturity 90–120 days

Plant tubers 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil is warm (60F+); very frost-sensitive.

Dahlias Planting Dates by City

CityPlant outdoors
Las VegasJan 31 – Feb 14
HendersonJan 27 – Feb 10
RenoMay 5 – May 19
North Las VegasFeb 8 – Feb 22
ParadiseJan 27 – Feb 10
Sunrise ManorFeb 8 – Feb 22
Spring ValleyJan 27 – Feb 10
EnterpriseFeb 11 – Feb 25
SparksMay 8 – May 22
Carson CityMay 11 – May 25
WhitneyJan 27 – Feb 10
PahrumpApr 5 – Apr 19
WinchesterJan 27 – Feb 10
Summerlin SouthMar 20 – Apr 3
ElkoJun 5 – Jun 19
FernleyMay 16 – May 30
Sun ValleyMay 5 – May 19
MesquiteMar 23 – Apr 6
Boulder CityJan 28 – Feb 11
Spanish SpringsMay 10 – May 24
Spring CreekJun 13 – Jun 27
Gardnerville RanchosJun 6 – Jun 20

Showing the 22 most populous of 22 Nevada cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nevada cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant dahlias in Nevada?

In a typical Nevada location, plant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 27 in Henderson and as late as Jun 13 in Spring Creek.

When is the last frost in Nevada?

The average last spring frost in Nevada ranges from January 20 in Henderson to June 6 in Spring Creek, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do dahlias take to grow?

Dahlias typically take 90–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant tubers 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil is warm (60F+); very frost-sensitive.

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