Best Plants For The Plains, VA
A variety of plants are suitable for The Plains'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 The Plains, VA based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for The Plains
- 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 The Plains
- 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 The Plains
- Azaleas
- Butterfly Bush
- Chrysanthemums
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lavender
- Marigolds
- Pansies
- Petunias
- Phlox
- Roses
- Salvia
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for The Plains
- 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 The Plains, VA climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in The Plains?+
Some of the best vegetables for The Plains, VA include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on The Plains's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in The Plains?+
Some of the best fruits for The Plains, VA include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on The Plains's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in The Plains?+
Some of the best flowers for The Plains, VA include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on The Plains's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in The Plains?+
Some of the best trees for The Plains, VA include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on The Plains's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in The Plains?+
We're still building our shrubs database for The Plains, VA. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of VA Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the The Plains 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 The Plains
Check the growing calendar for The Plains at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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The Plains's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Longitude: -77.7743
Latitude: 38.8621
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5
The USDA growing zone is 7a in The Plains, 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 The Plains is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for The Plains.
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Map of The Plains
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