What Plants Grow Well In 98055?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9a in the 98055 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 98055's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Renton's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 98055 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 98055
- Avocado Tree
- Bald Cypress
- Black Walnut
- Camellia Japonica
- Crape Myrtle
- Eastern Red Cedar
- Fig Tree
- Lacebark Elm
- Live Oak
- Meyer Lemon Tree
- Pink Dogwood
- Pomegranate Tree
- Red Maple
- River Birch
- Satsuma Mandarin Tree
- Southern Magnolia
- Sweet Gum
- Sycamore Tree
- Washington Palm
- Weeping Willow
Fruits for 98055
- Apples
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Avocados
- Figs
- Grapes
- Guavas
- Jujubes
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquats
- Lemons
- Limes
- Loquats
- Mulberries
- Olives
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Pomegranates
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Flowers for 98055
- Begonia
- Bougainvillea
- Cosmos
- Daffodil
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hibiscus
- Impatiens
- Iris.
- Lantana
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Periwinkle
- Petunia
- Rosemary
- Sunflower
- Sweet Pea
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 98055
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Onions
- Radish
- Spinach
- Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini

Planting Advice for 98055
Have questions about planting in 98055's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 98055?+
Zip code 98055 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 20 to 25ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 98055?+
98055 is in zone 9a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 9a mean for 98055?+
Use zone 9a when selecting plants for 98055. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 98055's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 98055?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 98055, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Renton's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 98055's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Renton.
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 Renton that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 98055?+
Recommended vegetables for 98055 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Collard Greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Radish, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 98055?+
The best fruits for 98055 include Apples, Apricots, Asian Pears, Avocados, Figs, Grapes, Guavas, Jujubes, Kiwifruit, Kumquats, Lemons, Limes, Loquats, Mulberries, Olives, Oranges, Passionfruit, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums and Pomegranates.
โ 09Good flowers for 98055?+
For 98055 we recommend flowers like Begonia, Bougainvillea, Cosmos, Daffodil, Dahlia, Daisy, Daylily, Geranium, Hibiscus, Impatiens, Iris., Lantana, Lavender, Marigold, Periwinkle, Petunia, Rosemary, Sunflower, Sweet Pea and Zinnia.
โ 10What trees grow well in 98055?+
Trees for 98055's temperatures include Avocado Tree, Bald Cypress, Black Walnut, Camellia Japonica, Crape Myrtle, Eastern Red Cedar, Fig Tree, Lacebark Elm, Live Oak, Meyer Lemon Tree, Pink Dogwood, Pomegranate Tree, Red Maple, River Birch, Satsuma Mandarin Tree, Southern Magnolia, Sweet Gum, Sycamore Tree, Washington Palm and Weeping Willow.
โ 11Best shrubs for 98055?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 98055. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Renton
Check the growing calendar for Renton at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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