Best Plants For Rock Hill, SC
A variety of plants are suitable for Rock Hill'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 Rock Hill, SC based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Rock Hill
- 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 Rock Hill
- 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 Rock Hill
- 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 Rock Hill
- 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 Rock Hill, SC climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Rock Hill?+
Some of the best vegetables for Rock Hill, SC include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Carrots, Collard Greens and Cucumbers based on Rock Hill's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Rock Hill?+
Some of the best fruits for Rock Hill, SC include apple, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherry and Currants based on Rock Hill's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Rock Hill?+
Some of the best flowers for Rock Hill, SC include azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed. Other recommended flowers include Chrysanthemum, Coneflower and Daylily based on Rock Hill's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Rock Hill?+
Some of the best trees for Rock Hill, SC include american beech, american holly and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Bald Cypress, Black Cherry and Chinese Elm based on Rock Hill's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Rock Hill?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Rock Hill, SC. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of SC Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the Rock Hill hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of South Carolina.
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Best Time to Plant in Rock Hill
Check the growing calendar for Rock Hill at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Rock Hill's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Longitude: -81.0241
Latitude: 34.9415
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15
The USDA growing zone is 8a in Rock Hill, SC. 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 Rock Hill is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Rock Hill.
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