The Plant Guide Online  ยท  Celebrating 15 years online
MAY 1, 2026
Established 2011

The Plant Guide Online

Growing zones & plants for every town in America

What Plants Grow Well In 21914?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7b in the 21914 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 21914's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Charlestown's plant hardiness zone.

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 21914 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

Recommended Garden Provisions

Sponsored ยท Amazon Associate
โ˜…

Trees for 21914

20 on file
  • American Holly (Ilex opaca)Tree
  • American White Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)Tree
  • Black Willow (Salix nigra)Tree
  • Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)Tree
  • Dogwood (Cornus florida)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Tree
  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
โ˜…

Fruits for 21914

20 on file
  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit
  • WalnutsFruit

Recommended Garden Provisions

Sponsored ยท Amazon Associate
โ˜…

Flowers for 21914

20 on file
  • AzaleasFlower
  • BegoniasFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • CrocusesFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HyacinthsFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • LiliesFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PeriwinkleFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • TulipsFlower
โ˜…

Vegetables for 21914

20 on file
  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet Bell PeppersVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
โ€” Plate โ€”MD ยท USDA hardiness
best plants to grow in 21914

Planting Advice for 21914

Have questions about planting in 21914's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 21914?+

Zip code 21914 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 5 to 10ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 21914?+

21914 is in zone 7b. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 7b mean for 21914?+

Use zone 7b when selecting plants for 21914. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 21914's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 21914?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 21914, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Charlestown's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 21914's hardiness zone?+

For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Charlestown.

โ„– 06Can I search for plants by town instead of postal code?+

Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Charlestown that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 21914?+

Recommended vegetables for 21914 include 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 and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 21914?+

The best fruits for 21914 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwi, Mulberries, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Quince, Raspberries, Strawberries and Walnuts.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 21914?+

For 21914 we recommend flowers like Azaleas, Begonias, Chrysanthemums, Coneflowers, Crocuses, Daffodils, Dahlia, Daylilies, Geraniums, Hyacinths, Hydrangeas, Irises, Lavender, Lilies, Marigold, Pansies, Periwinkle, Petunias, Roses and Tulips.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 21914?+

Trees for 21914's temperatures include 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) and White Oak (Quercus alba).

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 21914?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 21914. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in Charlestown

Check the growing calendar for Charlestown at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 39.57256, Lon -75.98158
Tile data ยฉ Google Maps

Recommended Garden Provisions

Sponsored ยท Amazon Associate

Looking for more recommendations for 21914? Follow us on Instagram for even more gardening and homesteading tips and tricks.

Other Towns in Maryland

We have plant recommendations for most towns in Maryland. Select a town from the list below to find the best plants for your area based on the latest climate information.

Best Plants By State

Maryland not the right state? We have plant recommendations for every state, town and zip code in the United States. Choose a state from the list below to find the best plants for your area.

To see our latest gardening and homesteading projects, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.