When to Plant Lemon Balm in Zone 11B

USDA Zone

11B

Cities Covered

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 20, 2026

Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Lemon Balm seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Melissa officinalis

Days to Maturity 70 days

Sun Requirements Full Sun

Cities in Zone 11B

Long Key, Florida Islamorada, Florida Key West, Florida Key West, Florida Summerland Key, Florida Big Pine Key, Florida Key West, Florida Marathon, Florida Key Colony Beach, Florida Marathon Shores, Florida Tavernier, Florida Hana, Hawaii Ocean View, Hawaii Mountain View, Hawaii

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Growing Lemon Balm in USDA Zone 11B

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 11 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Lemon Balm seeds indoors around Friday, November 20, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.