Lisianthus in Zone 8a & 8b
Eustoma grandiflorum
When to plant lisianthus in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Lisianthus needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Dec 24–Dec 31 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 1–Apr 8 |
| Estimated bloom | Aug 29–Sep 5 (~150 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Lisianthus produces some of the most sought-after cut flowers in the trade, rose-like blooms with a vase life that outlasts most annuals by a wide margin. It also has a reputation, one the seed source itself doesn't try to soften, as difficult to grow from seed.
How lisianthus fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. Lisianthus needs about 150 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Lisianthus.
Where to buy lisianthus seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Lisianthus in USDA zone 8b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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