Best Plants For Merrimac, VA
A variety of plants are suitable for Merrimac's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Merrimac, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Merrimac
- American Beech
- American Holly
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Dogwood
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Green Ash
- Honey Locust
- Northern Red Oak
- Pin Oak.
- Redbud
- River Birch
- Silver Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- White Oak
- White Pine
- Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Fruits for Merrimac
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwifruit
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Pawpaw
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Merrimac
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Merrimac
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Corn
- Sweet Potatoes
- 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 Merrimac, VA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Merrimac?+
Some of the best vegetables for Merrimac, VA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Merrimac's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Merrimac?+
Some of the best fruits for Merrimac, VA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Merrimac's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Merrimac?+
Some of the best flowers for Merrimac, VA include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Merrimac's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Merrimac?+
Some of the best trees for Merrimac, VA include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Merrimac's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Merrimac?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Merrimac, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of VA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Merrimac 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 Merrimac
Check the growing calendar for Merrimac at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Merrimac's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -80.4243
Latitude: 37.1902
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in Merrimac, 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 Merrimac is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Merrimac.
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Map of Merrimac
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