Best Plants for Delaware

Finding the best plants for Delaware's climate is easy with the right growing zone information. To find the best plants for your region of the state, search by zip code or select your town from the list below.

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Whether you're growing vegetables in your raised beds at home, or a landscape architect creating your next masterpiece, PlantGuideOnline.com is your comprehensive guide to the best plants for Delaware. Search for your town in the list or click below to find planting information for a different state.

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Need some tools to help you plant the perfect garden? Check out our recommended tools to help with your garden in Delaware. Please note that we may earn a commission.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

DE Hardiness Zones

Select your town in DE from the dropdown below to find its individual plant hardiness zone.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our database includes vegetables, fruits, flowers and more that will grow well in Delaware. Search by town name or zip code to find the best plants for your area of Delaware.

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Our information is current through the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This data was released in 2023 and is based on weather data from the 1991 - 2020 time period in the United States. The map of Delaware's growing zone below is based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature in the state.

Plant based on Delaware's growing zone

Is Delaware not the right state? Find the best plants for other regions of the United States by selecting a different state from the list below.

Best Plants By State

PlantGuideOnline.com combines decades of research to provide plant recommendations for every state's climate. By combining information from the USDA with data from top sources like the University of Georgia Weather Network, we are able to provide the most accurate and up to date information possible.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Plants by Town

Ready to find the best plants for your area based on the latest scientific data? Let us be your guide to the best plants for Delaware! Begin by selecting your town in the list below.

Arden Ardencroft Ardentown Bear Bellefonte Bethany Beach Bethel Blades Bowers Bridgeville Brookside Camden Cheswold Claymont Clayton Dagsboro Delaware City Delmar Dewey Beach Dover Dover Base Housing Edgemoor Ellendale Elsmere Farmington Felton Fenwick Island Frankford Frederica Georgetown Glasgow Greenville Greenwood Harrington Hartly Henlopen Acres Highland Acres Hockessin Houston Kent Acres Kenton Laurel Leipsic Lewes Lincoln Little Creek Long Neck Magnolia Middletown Milford Millsboro Millville Milton New Castle Newark Newport North Star Ocean View Odessa Pike Creek Pike Creek Valley Port Penn Rehoboth Beach Rising Sun-Lebanon Riverview Rodney Village Seaford Selbyville Slaughter Beach Smyrna South Bethany St. Georges Townsend Viola Wilmington Wilmington Manor Woodside Woodside East Wyoming

PlantGuideOnline.com has been providing growing information for Delaware based on the latest scientific data since 2011. We combine the latest growing zone information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with university databases specific to Delaware to give you the most up to date growing information for your individual town. Whether you're an amateur gardener or a professional landscape architect, let us be your guide to the right plants for Delaware's climate.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

The Best Plants for Every State!

Need to find plants for a state other than Delaware? We have growing information for every town and zip code in the entire United States. Select a different state below to begin exploring the best plants for other areas.

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