Best Plants For Louisville, KY
A variety of plants are suitable for Louisville's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Louisville, KY based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Louisville
- American Beech
- American Holly
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Dogwood
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Green Ash
- Honey Locust
- Northern Red Oak
- Pin Oak.
- Redbud
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- White Oak
- White Pine
- Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Fruits for Louisville
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwifruit
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Louisville
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Louisville
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
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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 Louisville, KY climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Louisville?+
Some of the best vegetables for Louisville, KY include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Louisville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Louisville?+
Some of the best fruits for Louisville, KY include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Louisville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Louisville?+
Some of the best flowers for Louisville, KY include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Louisville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Louisville?+
Some of the best trees for Louisville, KY include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Louisville's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Louisville?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Louisville, KY. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of KY Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Louisville hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Kentucky.
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Best Time to Plant in Louisville
Check the growing calendar for Louisville at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Louisville's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -85.6485
Latitude: 38.1663
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in Louisville, KY. 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 Louisville is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Louisville.
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