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When to Plant Verbena in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 6, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Verbena seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Verbena hybrida
Days to Maturity 85 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Verbena

Good Companions

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Cities in Zone 11A

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Growing Verbena in USDA Zone 11A

Verbena (Verbena hybrida) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11A. This zone includes cities like Hermosa Beach, Malibu, Venice and 31 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11A is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Verbena seeds indoors around Friday, November 6, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Verbena approximately 85 days after planting.