When to Plant Crocus in Zone 11B
USDA Zone
11B
Cities Covered
12
Avg Last Frost
Friday, January 1, 2027
Plant Type
Fall Planted
📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B
Plant Bulbs (Fall) Friday, January 1, 2027
Pro Tip: Plant Crocus bulbs about 6 weeks before Zone 11B's first fall frost, once soil cools — roots establish before the ground freezes.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Crocus vernus
Days to Maturity 150 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Spacing 3" apart
Cities in Zone 11B
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Growing Crocus in USDA Zone 11B
Crocus (Crocus vernus) 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. Crocus is planted in fall — put bulbs in the ground around Friday, January 1, 2027 so roots establish before winter.
Expect to harvest your Crocus approximately 150 days after planting.