Best Plants For Baton Rouge, LA

A variety of plants are suitable for Baton Rouge'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 Baton Rouge, LA based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Baton Rouge 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.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Trees for Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge

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.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Flowers for Baton Rouge

Begonia

Bougainvillea

Cosmos

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daisy

Daylily

Geranium

Hibiscus

Impatiens

Iris.

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Periwinkle

Petunia

Rosemary

Sunflower

Sweet Pea

Zinnia

Vegetables for Baton Rouge

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 LA Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

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.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Baton Rouge's Temperature

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

Map of Baton Rouge

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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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.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.