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When to Plant Marigolds in South Carolina

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 8 – Feb 22, then transplant outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 11 in Charleston and as late as Apr 27 in Gaffney.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 45–60 days

Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

Marigolds Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
ColumbiaFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Mar 30
CharlestonDec 24 – Jan 7Feb 11 – Feb 18
North CharlestonJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 14 – Mar 21
Mount PleasantJan 30 – Feb 13Mar 20 – Mar 27
Rock HillFeb 13 – Feb 27Apr 3 – Apr 10
GreenvilleFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 4 – Apr 11
SummervilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 29 – Apr 5
SumterFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 31 – Apr 7
Goose CreekJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 14 – Mar 21
Hilton Head IslandJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 10 – Mar 17
FlorenceFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 26 – Apr 2
SpartanburgFeb 25 – Mar 11Apr 15 – Apr 22
Hilton HeadJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 10 – Mar 17
Myrtle BeachFeb 7 – Feb 21Mar 28 – Apr 4
AikenFeb 5 – Feb 19Mar 26 – Apr 2
GreerFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 4 – Apr 11
AndersonFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 30 – Apr 6
MauldinFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 4 – Apr 11
GreenwoodFeb 12 – Feb 26Apr 2 – Apr 9
North AugustaJan 16 – Jan 30Mar 6 – Mar 13
TaylorsFeb 14 – Feb 28Apr 4 – Apr 11
Saint AndrewsFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Mar 30
ConwayFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 22 – Mar 29
EasleyFeb 18 – Mar 4Apr 8 – Apr 15
SimpsonvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Apr 5 – Apr 12
Wade HamptonFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Mar 30
LexingtonFeb 11 – Feb 25Apr 1 – Apr 8
SocasteeFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 22 – Mar 29
HanahanJan 24 – Feb 7Mar 14 – Mar 21
BlufftonJan 20 – Feb 3Mar 10 – Mar 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 58 South Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant marigolds in South Carolina?

In a typical South Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 8 – Feb 22, then transplant outdoors Mar 29 – Apr 5. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 11 in Charleston and as late as Apr 27 in Gaffney.

When is the last frost in South Carolina?

The average last spring frost in South Carolina ranges from February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do marigolds take to grow?

Marigolds typically take 45–60 days from planting to harvest. Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.

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