Best Plants For Avon Park, FL

A variety of plants are suitable for Avon Park's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 9b, with average annual lows of 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Avon Park, FL based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Avon Park include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apricots, avocados and bananas will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like african lily, azaleas and bird of paradise for the best results.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Trees for Avon Park

American Holly

Bald Cypress

Black Walnut

Green Ash

Hackberry Tree

Japanese Maple

Live Oak

Meyer Lemon Tree

Red Maple

Redbud

Satsuma Mandarin Tree

Saucer Magnolia

Silver Maple

Southern Magnolia

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

Sycamore Tree

Tulip Tree

Weeping Willow

White Oak

Fruits for Avon Park

Apricots

Avocados

Bananas

Blueberries

Figs

Grapefruits

Guavas

Kaki Persimmons

Kiwis

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Mangoes

Olives

Oranges

Papayas

Passion fruits

Peaches

Plums

Pomegranates

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Flowers for Avon Park

African Lily

Azaleas

Bird of Paradise

Bougainvillea

Camellia

Dahlia

Daylily

Gardenia

Geraniums

Hardy Hibiscus

Hibiscus

Jasmine

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Morning Glory

Oleander

Petunias

Rose

Rosemary

Vegetables for Avon Park

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Bush Beans

Carrots

Celery

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Kale

Okra

Radishes

Southern Peas

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Corn

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 Avon Park ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Florida.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Avon Park's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 9b in Avon Park, 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 Avon Park is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Avon Park, FL.

Map of Avon Park

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

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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.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.