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When to Plant Echinacea (Coneflower) in Zone 11B

USDA Zone

11B

Cities Covered

12

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, October 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Echinacea (Coneflower) seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Echinacea purpurea
Days to Maturity 365 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Spacing 18" apart

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Growing Echinacea (Coneflower) in USDA Zone 11B

Echinacea (Coneflower) (Echinacea purpurea) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 9 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Echinacea (Coneflower) seeds indoors around Friday, October 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Echinacea (Coneflower) approximately 365 days after planting.