Best Plants For Monrovia, CA

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A variety of plants are suitable for Monrovia's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 10a, with average annual lows of 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Monrovia, CA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Monrovia include beets, bell peppers and bush beans, while fruits like avocado, banana and dragon fruit will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonias, bird of paradise and bougainvillea for the best results.

Trees for Monrovia

Avocado Tree
Banana Tree
Blood Orange Tree
Canary Island Pine
Coconut Palm Tree
Eucalyptus Tree
Fig Tree
Guava Tree
Jacaranda Tree
Key Lime Tree
Mango Tree
Mulberry Tree
Norfolk Island Pine
Olive Tree
Papaya Tree
Royal Poinciana
Satsuma Tangerine Tree
Sourwood Tree
Sweet Acacia
Sweet Olive Tree

Fruits for Monrovia

Avocado
Banana
Dragon fruit
Fig
Grapefruit
Guava
Kiwi
Kumquat
Lemon
Lime
Loquat
Mango
Olive
Orange
Papaya
Passion fruit
Persimmon
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Sapote

Flowers for Monrovia

Begonias
Bird of Paradise
Bougainvillea
Frangipani (Plumeria)
Gardenia
Geranium
Ginger
Hibiscus
Impatiens
Jasmine
Lantana
Mandevilla
Marigold
Oleander
Petunia
Plumeria
Purple Coneflower.
Sunflower
Zinnia

Vegetables for Monrovia

Beets
Bell Peppers
Bush Beans
Cabbage
Carrots
Collard Greens
Cucumber
Eggplant
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Okra
Onions
Pole Beans
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

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 Monrovia, CA climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Monrovia, CA include beets, bell peppers and bush beans. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Monrovia's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of CA Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Monrovia

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

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Monrovia's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 10a

Zip Codes: 91016, 91017, 91185

Longitude: -117.9921

Latitude: 34.165

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35

The USDA growing zone is 10a in Monrovia, CA. 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 Monrovia is 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Monrovia, CA.

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