Didiscus (Blue Lace Flower) in Zone 11a & 11b
Trachymene coerulea
Yes, didiscus (blue lace flower) grows in zones 11a and 11b. Plant it outside Jan 1–Jan 8.
When to plant didiscus (blue lace flower) in zone 11b
Zones 11a and 11b share the same average frost dates, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. It doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 1–Jan 8 |
| Estimated bloom | Apr 1–Apr 8 (~90 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 2-3 ft.
Plant alongside it in zone 11b
These go outside within two weeks of didiscus (blue lace flower) in zone 11b, so one planting day can cover them.
- NasturtiumJan 8–Jan 15
- MarigoldJan 8–Jan 15
- African DaisyJan 1–Jan 8
- Amaranthus (Love-Lies-Bleeding)Jan 1–Jan 8
- Ammi (False Queen Anne's Lace)Jan 1–Jan 8
- Ammobium (Winged Everlasting)Jan 1–Jan 8
Didiscus, also called blue lace flower, is a sweet-scented cut flower that pairs stiff, sturdy stems with a delicate, lacy flower head, an unusual combination that makes it a favorite for bouquets.
How didiscus (blue lace flower) fits zone 11's season
Zone 11b is frost-free, so frost is not what limits the calendar here. What you can plant, and when, comes down to summer heat and daylength instead.
Didiscus (Blue Lace Flower) planting windows in every zone
Zone 11b is highlighted. Useful for comparing against a neighbouring zone, or for a garden somewhere else.
| Zone | Start indoors | Sow or plant out | Bloom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2a & 2b | Not usually | May 20–May 27 | Aug 18–Aug 25 |
| 3a & 3b | Not usually | May 30–Jun 6 | Aug 28–Sep 4 |
| 4a & 4b | Not usually | May 15–May 22 | Aug 13–Aug 20 |
| 5a & 5b | Not usually | May 10–May 17 | Aug 8–Aug 15 |
| 6a & 6b | Not usually | Apr 25–May 2 | Jul 24–Jul 31 |
| 7a & 7b | Not usually | Apr 10–Apr 17 | Jul 9–Jul 16 |
| 8a & 8b | Not usually | Mar 25–Apr 1 | Jun 23–Jun 30 |
| 9a & 9b | Not usually | Feb 15–Feb 22 | May 16–May 23 |
| 10a & 10b | Not usually | Jan 30–Feb 6 | Apr 30–May 7 |
| 11a & 11b (your zone) | Not usually | Jan 1–Jan 8 | Apr 1–Apr 8 |
Bloom dates are about 90 days after the sow or plant-out date.
Zone 2 sows before zone 3 here, which looks wrong and is not. USDA zones rank winter cold, not season length, and zone 2 is mostly interior Alaska, where hard winters come with warm summers. More on what a zone measures.
Good companions
No well-established companions for didiscus (blue lace flower).
Where to buy didiscus seeds
None of the seed suppliers we list carries didiscus seeds right now. A local garden center or a specialty seed house is the place to look.
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See it growing
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Growing Didiscus (Blue Lace Flower) in USDA zone 11b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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