Best Plants For Alachua, FL

A variety of plants are suitable for Alachua's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 9a, with average annual lows of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Alachua, FL based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Alachua include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and asian pears will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos for the best results.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Trees for Alachua

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 Alachua

Apples

Apricots

Asian Pears

Avocados

Figs

Grapes

Guavas

Jujubes

Kiwifruit

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Loquats

Mulberries

Olives

Oranges

Passionfruit

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Flowers for Alachua

Begonia

Bougainvillea

Cosmos

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daisy

Daylily

Geranium

Hibiscus

Impatiens

Iris.

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Periwinkle

Petunia

Rosemary

Sunflower

Sweet Pea

Zinnia

Vegetables for Alachua

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

Map of FL Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Alachua ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Florida.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Alachua's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 9a in Alachua, FL. 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 Alachua is 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Alachua, FL.

Map of Alachua

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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Tools You'll Love

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.