Best Plants For Smoke Rise, AL

A variety of plants are suitable for Smoke Rise's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8a, with average annual lows of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Smoke Rise, AL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Smoke Rise include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed for the best results.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for Smoke Rise

American Beech

American Holly

American Sycamore

Bald Cypress

Black Cherry

Chinese Elm

Dogwood

Eastern Redbud

Eastern White Pine

Honey Locust

Live Oak

Loblolly Pine

London Plane Tree

Red Maple

River Birch

Silver Maple

Southern Magnolia

Sweetbay Magnolia

Tulip Poplar

White Oak

Fruits for Smoke Rise

Apple

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherry

Currants

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Mulberry

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberries

Strawberries

Strawberry

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Flowers for Smoke Rise

Azalea

Black-eyed Susan

Butterfly weed

Chrysanthemum

Coneflower

Daylily

Four o'clock

Geranium

Hydrangea

Impatiens

Lavender

Marigold

Pansy

Peony

Phlox

Snapdragons

Sunflower

Turf Lily

Virginia Bluebell.

Zinnia

Vegetables for Smoke Rise

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Okra

Peppers

Radishes

Red Cabbage

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Corn

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Smoke Rise, AL climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Smoke Rise, AL include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Smoke Rise's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of AL Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Smoke Rise ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alabama.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Best Time to Plant in Smoke Rise

Check the growing calendar for Smoke Rise at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Smoke Rise's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes: 35180

Longitude: -86.824

Latitude: 33.8789

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Smoke Rise, AL. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Smoke Rise is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Smoke Rise, AL.

Map of Smoke Rise

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

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Tools You'll Love

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

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