When to Plant Lemon Verbena in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, plant outdoors April 15 to July 14, and expect your first harvest around July 14. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Lemon Verbena planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Jul 14
Lemon Verbena is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Lemon Verbena planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Apr 3
Projected first harvest
Jul 2
Lemon Verbena is ready to harvest in about 90 days, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with lemon verbena
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