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Best Plants For Darling, MS

A variety of plants are suitable for Darling's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 8a, with average annual lows of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Darling, MS based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Darling include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed for the best results.

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Trees for Darling

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • American SycamoreTree
  • Bald CypressTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Chinese ElmTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Live OakTree
  • Loblolly PineTree
  • London Plane TreeTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Southern MagnoliaTree
  • Sweetbay MagnoliaTree
  • Tulip PoplarTree
  • White OakTree

Fruits for Darling

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • FigFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • LemonFruit
  • MulberryFruit
  • OrangeFruit
  • PeachFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PersimmonFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • PomegranateFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for Darling

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  • AzaleaFlower
  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Butterfly weedFlower
  • ChrysanthemumFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • Four o'clockFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • ImpatiensFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • SnapdragonsFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Turf LilyFlower
  • Virginia Bluebell.Flower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Darling

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OkraVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red CabbageVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Darling, MS climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Darling?+

Some of the best vegetables for Darling, MS include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Darling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Darling?+

Some of the best fruits for Darling, MS include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Darling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Darling?+

Some of the best flowers for Darling, MS include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Darling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Darling?+

Some of the best trees for Darling, MS include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Darling's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Darling?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Darling, MS. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of MS Hardiness Zones

— Plate —MS · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Darling, MS
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Darling hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Mississippi.

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Best Time to Plant in Darling

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

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Darling's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -90.2754

Latitude: 34.3591

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Darling, MS. 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 Darling is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Darling.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Darling, MS.

Map of Darling

— Map —Lat 34.3591, Lon -90.2754
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