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When to Plant Anise in Zone 11A

USDA Zone

11A

Cities Covered

34

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11A

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Anise can be directly sown outdoors. Plant -2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Pimpinella anisum
Days to Maturity 75 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Plant Spacing 12" apart

🤝 Companion Plants for Anise

Good Companions

CorianderCarrot

Avoid Planting Near

FennelDillCaraway
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Growing Anise in USDA Zone 11A

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) 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. Anise can be directly sown outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Anise approximately 75 days after planting.