Best Plants For Cape Canaveral, FL

A variety of plants are suitable for Cape Canaveral'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 Cape Canaveral, FL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Cape Canaveral 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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Trees for Cape Canaveral

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 Cape Canaveral

Avocado

Banana

Dragon fruit

Fig

Grapefruit

Guava

Kiwi

Kumquat

Lemon

Lime

Loquat

Mango

Olive

Orange

Papaya

Passion fruit

Persimmon

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Sapote

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Flowers for Cape Canaveral

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 Cape Canaveral

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 Cape Canaveral, FL climate.

Map of FL Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

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.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Cape Canaveral's Temperature

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

Map of Cape Canaveral

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Tools You'll Love

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.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

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Reusable Grow Bags

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.