Best Plants for Hawaii

best plants to grow in Hawaii

Finding the best plants for Hawaii's climate is easy with the right growing zone information. To find the best plants for your region of the state, search by zip code or select your town from the list below.

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Whether you're growing vegetables in your raised beds at home, or a landscape architect creating your next masterpiece, The Plant Guide Online is your comprehensive guide to the best plants for Hawaii. Search for your town in the list or click below to find planting information for a different state.

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Is Hawaii not the right state? Find the best plants for other regions of the United States by selecting a different state from the list below.

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The Plant Guide Online combines decades of research to provide plant recommendations for every state's climate.

Plants by Town

Ready to find the best plants for your area based on the latest scientific data? Let us be your guide to the best plants for Hawaii! Begin by selecting your town in the list below.

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The Plant Guide Online has been providing growing information for Hawaii based on the latest scientific data since 2011. We combine the latest growing zone information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with university databases specific to Hawaii to give you the most up to date growing information for your individual town. Whether you're an amateur gardener or a professional landscape architect, let us be your guide to the right plants for Hawaii's climate.

The Best Plants for Every State!

Need to find plants for a state other than Hawaii? We have growing information for every town and zip code in the entire United States. Select a different state below to begin exploring the best plants for other areas.

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