Best Plants For Empire, LA

A variety of plants are suitable for Empire'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 Empire, LA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Empire 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.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Trees for Empire

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 Empire

Avocado

Banana

Dragon fruit

Fig

Grapefruit

Guava

Kiwi

Kumquat

Lemon

Lime

Loquat

Mango

Olive

Orange

Papaya

Passion fruit

Persimmon

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Sapote

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Flowers for Empire

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 Empire

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

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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 Empire, LA climate.

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

Map of LA Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Best Time to Plant in Empire

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

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Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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.

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.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Empire's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 10a

Zip Codes: 70041, 70050

Longitude: -89.6052

Latitude: 29.4133

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35

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

Map of Empire

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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