Best Plants For New Orleans, LA

A variety of plants are suitable for New Orleans's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 9b, with average annual lows of 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for New Orleans, LA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to New Orleans include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apricots, avocados and bananas will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise for the best results.

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Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Trees for New Orleans

American Holly

Bald Cypress

Black Walnut

Green Ash

Hackberry Tree

Japanese Maple

Live Oak

Meyer Lemon Tree

Red Maple

Redbud

Satsuma Mandarin Tree

Saucer Magnolia

Silver Maple

Southern Magnolia

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

Sycamore Tree

Tulip Tree

Weeping Willow

White Oak

Fruits for New Orleans

Apricots

Avocados

Bananas

Blueberries

Figs

Grapefruits

Guavas

Kaki Persimmons

Kiwis

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Mangoes

Olives

Oranges

Papayas

Passion fruits

Peaches

Plums

Pomegranates

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Flowers for New Orleans

African Lily

Azaleas

Bird of Paradise

Bougainvillea

Camellia

Dahlia

Daylily

Gardenia

Geraniums

Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Jasmine

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Morning Glory

Oleander

Petunias

Rose

Rosemary

Vegetables for New Orleans

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Bush Beans

Carrots

Celery

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Kale

Okra

Radishes

Southern Peas

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 New Orleans, LA climate.

Some of the best vegetables for New Orleans, LA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Bush Beans, Carrots and Celery based on New Orleans's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of LA Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

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Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Best Time to Plant in New Orleans

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

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Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

New Orleans's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 9b

Zip Codes: 70139, 70130, 70131, 70148, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70112, 70113, 70118, 70119, 70129, 70128, 70125, 70124, 70127, 70126, 70122, 70163, 70142, 70145, 70146, 70150, 70151, 70152, 70153, 70154, 70156, 70157, 70158, 70159, 70160, 70161, 70162, 70164, 70165, 70166, 70167, 70170, 70172, 70174, 70175, 70176, 70177, 70178, 70179, 70181, 70182, 70184, 70185, 70186, 70187, 70189, 70190, 70195

Longitude: -89.9288

Latitude: 30.0687

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30

The USDA growing zone is 9b in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for New Orleans, LA.

Map of New Orleans

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Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

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Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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