Best Plants For Athens, LA
A variety of plants are suitable for Athens's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Athens, LA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Athens
- American Holly
- American Sycamore
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Catalpa Tree
- Eastern Redbud
- European Beech
- Japanese Maple
- Pear Tree
- River Birch
- Saucer Magnolia
- Southern Live Oak
- Southern Red Oak
- Sugar Maple
- Sweet Bay Magnolia
- Tulip Poplar
- White Ash
- Witch Hazel
- Yoshino Cherry
- Yulan Magnolia
Fruits for Athens
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mulberry
- Olive
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberry
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Athens
- Azalea
- Begonia
- Camellia
- Chrysanthemums
- Clematis
- Coneflower
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Daphne
- Daylily
- Gardenia
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Lilac
- Marigold
- Peony
- Roses
- Viburnum
- Wisteria
Vegetables for Athens
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- 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 Athens, LA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best vegetables for Athens, LA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best fruits for Athens, LA include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Fig based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best flowers for Athens, LA include azalea, begonia and camellia. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemums, Clematis and Coneflower based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best trees for Athens, LA include american holly, american sycamore and bald cypress. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Catalpa Tree and Eastern Redbud based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Athens?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Athens, LA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of LA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Athens hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Louisiana.
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Best Time to Plant in Athens
Check the growing calendar for Athens at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Athens's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8b
Longitude: -93.0277
Latitude: 32.658
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20
The USDA growing zone is 8b in Athens, 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 Athens is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Athens.
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