Orlaya (Laceflower) in Zone 6a & 6b
Orlaya grandiflora
When to plant orlaya (laceflower) in zone 6b
Zones 6a and 6b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Either: Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss. Orlaya (Laceflower) tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Mar 21–Mar 28 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 18–Apr 25 |
| Estimated bloom | Jul 17–Jul 24 (~90 days after planting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 2-2.5 ft.
Orlaya, also called laceflower, looks like a finer, more refined cousin of Queen Anne's lace, its flat, lacy white flower heads a favorite for softening a bouquet without competing with bolder blooms.
How orlaya (laceflower) fits zone 6's season
Zone 6b's frost-free window runs about 173 days, from April 25 to October 15. Orlaya (Laceflower) needs about 90 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Orlaya (Laceflower).
Where to buy orlaya seeds
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Growing Orlaya (Laceflower) in USDA zone 6b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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