Best Plants For Lafayette, VA
A variety of plants are suitable for Lafayette's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Lafayette, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Lafayette
- American Holly (Ilex opaca)
- American White Elm (Ulmus americana)
- Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
- Black Willow (Salix nigra)
- Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)
- Dogwood (Cornus florida)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- River Birch (Betula nigra)
- Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
- Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
- Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
Fruits for Lafayette
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Walnuts
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Flowers for Lafayette
- Azaleas
- Begonias
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Crocuses
- Daffodils
- Dahlia
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hyacinths
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Lavender
- Lilies
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Periwinkle
- Petunias
- Roses
- Tulips
Vegetables for Lafayette
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- 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 Lafayette, VA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Lafayette?+
Some of the best vegetables for Lafayette, VA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Collard Greens based on Lafayette's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Lafayette?+
Some of the best fruits for Lafayette, VA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Lafayette's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Lafayette?+
Some of the best flowers for Lafayette, VA include azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Crocuses and Daffodils based on Lafayette's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Lafayette?+
Some of the best trees for Lafayette, VA include american holly (ilex opaca), american white elm (ulmus americana) and bald cypress (taxodium distichum). Other recommended trees include Black Willow (Salix nigra), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina) and Dogwood (Cornus florida) based on Lafayette's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Lafayette?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Lafayette, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of VA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Lafayette hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Virginia.
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Best Time to Plant in Lafayette
Check the growing calendar for Lafayette at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Lafayette's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7b
Longitude: -80.2051
Latitude: 37.233
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10
The USDA growing zone is 7b in Lafayette, VA. 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 Lafayette is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Lafayette.
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Map of Lafayette
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