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Best Plants For Edwardsville, AL

A variety of plants are suitable for Edwardsville'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 Edwardsville, AL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Edwardsville 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.

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Trees for Edwardsville

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Chinese ElmTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Loblolly PineTree
  • London Plane TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweetbay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White OakTree

Fruits for Edwardsville

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for Edwardsville

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Butterfly weedFlower
  • ChrysanthemumFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • Four o'clockFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • SnapdragonsFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Turf LilyFlower
  • Virginia Bluebell.Flower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Edwardsville

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red CabbageVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Edwardsville, AL climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Edwardsville?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Edwardsville?+

Some of the best fruits for Edwardsville, AL include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Edwardsville's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Edwardsville?+

Some of the best flowers for Edwardsville, AL include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Edwardsville's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Edwardsville?+

Some of the best trees for Edwardsville, AL include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Edwardsville's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Edwardsville?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Edwardsville, AL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of AL Hardiness Zones

— Plate —AL · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Edwardsville, AL
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Edwardsville hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alabama.

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Best Time to Plant in Edwardsville

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

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Edwardsville's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -85.4523

Latitude: 33.8409

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Edwardsville.

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Map of Edwardsville

— Map —Lat 33.8409, Lon -85.4523
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