Best Plants For The Colony, TX

A variety of plants are suitable for The Colony'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 The Colony, TX based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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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 The Colony, TX climate.
Some of the best vegetables for The Colony, TX include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on The Colony's USDA hardiness zone.
Map of TX Hardiness Zones

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for The Colony ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Texas.

Reusable Grow Bags

Brass Watering Can

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Best Time to Plant in The Colony
Check the growing calendar for The Colony at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
Need Gardening Gear?
The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Brass Watering Can

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

The Colony's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 8b
Longitude: -96.8976
Latitude: 33.0925
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20
The USDA growing zone is 8b in The Colony, TX. 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 The Colony is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for The Colony, TX.
Map of The Colony

Worm Composting Kit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Self Watering Plant Pots

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
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Tools You'll Love
The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Small Greenhouse Kit

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Wooden Chicken Coop
Plants For Other States
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Seed Starting Trays

Reusable Grow Bags

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
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