Best Plants For City of the Sun, NM
A variety of plants are suitable for City of the Sun'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 City of the Sun, NM based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for City of the Sun
- American Beech
- American Holly
- American Sycamore
- Bald Cypress
- Black Cherry
- Chinese Elm
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Live Oak
- Loblolly Pine
- London Plane Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweetbay Magnolia
- Tulip Poplar
- White Oak
Fruits for City of the Sun
- Apple
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherry
- Currants
- Fig
- Grape
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Mulberry
- Orange
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Plum
- Pomegranate
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Strawberry
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Flowers for City of the Sun
- Azalea
- Black-eyed Susan
- Butterfly weed
- Chrysanthemum
- Coneflower
- Daylily
- Four o'clock
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Impatiens
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansy
- Peony
- Phlox
- Snapdragons
- Sunflower
- Turf Lily
- Virginia Bluebell.
- Zinnia
Vegetables for City of the Sun
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Peppers
- Radishes
- Red Cabbage
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- 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 City of the Sun, NM climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in City of the Sun?+
Some of the best vegetables for City of the Sun, NM include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on City of the Sun's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in City of the Sun?+
Some of the best fruits for City of the Sun, NM include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on City of the Sun's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in City of the Sun?+
Some of the best flowers for City of the Sun, NM include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on City of the Sun's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in City of the Sun?+
Some of the best trees for City of the Sun, NM include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on City of the Sun's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in City of the Sun?+
We're still building our shrubs database for City of the Sun, NM. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of NM Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the City of the Sun hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of New Mexico.
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Best Time to Plant in City of the Sun
Check the growing calendar for City of the Sun at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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City of the Sun's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Longitude: -107.6504
Latitude: 31.8466
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15
The USDA growing zone is 8a in City of the Sun, NM. 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 City of the Sun is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for City of the Sun.
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