Best Plants For Lincoln, DE

A variety of plants are suitable for Lincoln's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Lincoln, DE based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Lincoln include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums for the best results.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Trees for Lincoln

American Holly (Ilex opaca)

American White Elm (Ulmus americana)

Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)

Black Willow (Salix nigra)

Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)

Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

River Birch (Betula nigra)

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)

White Ash (Fraxinus americana)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

Fruits for Lincoln

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Kiwi

Mulberries

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Quince

Raspberries

Strawberries

Walnuts

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Flowers for Lincoln

Azaleas

Begonias

Chrysanthemums

Coneflowers

Crocuses

Daffodils

Dahlia

Daylilies

Geraniums

Hyacinths

Hydrangeas

Irises

Lavender

Lilies

Marigold

Pansies

Periwinkle

Petunias

Roses

Tulips

Vegetables for Lincoln

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Bell Peppers

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

View this profile on Instagram
The Plant Guide Online (@plantguideonline) • Instagram photos and videos

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 Lincoln, DE climate.

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

Map of DE Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Best Time to Plant in Lincoln

Check the growing calendar for Lincoln 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.

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.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

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.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Lincoln's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7b

Zip Codes: 19960

Longitude: -75.4229

Latitude: 38.868

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10

The USDA growing zone is 7b in Lincoln, DE. 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 Lincoln is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Lincoln, DE.

Map of Lincoln

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

All Towns In DE

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

Tools You'll Love

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Plants For Other States

Looking for the best plants in a different area of the United States? Click on a button below to find plants that are ideal for that state's temperatures.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

To see our latest gardening and homesteading projects, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.