What Plants Grow Well In 88044?
The USDA hardiness zone is 8b in the 88044 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 88044's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for La Mesa's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 88044 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 88044
Have questions about planting in 88044's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 88044 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 15 to 20°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in La Mesa
Check the growing calendar for La Mesa at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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