Best Plants For Wilmington, NC

A variety of plants are suitable for Wilmington's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 8b, with average annual lows of 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Wilmington, NC based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Wilmington include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, begonia and camellia for the best results.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Trees for Wilmington

American Holly

American Sycamore

Bald Cypress

Black Walnut

Catalpa Tree

Eastern Redbud

European Beech

Japanese Maple

Pear Tree

River Birch

Saucer Magnolia

Southern Live Oak

Southern Red Oak

Sugar Maple

Sweet Bay Magnolia

Tulip Poplar

White Ash

Witch Hazel

Yoshino Cherry

Yulan Magnolia

Fruits for Wilmington

Apple

Apricot

Blackberry

Blueberry

Cherry

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Lime

Mulberry

Olive

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberry

Strawberries

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.

Flowers for Wilmington

Azalea

Begonia

Camellia

Chrysanthemums

Clematis

Coneflower

Cosmos

Dahlia

Daphne

Daylily

Gardenia

Geranium

Hydrangea

Iris

Lilac

Marigold

Peony

Roses

Viburnum

Wisteria

Vegetables for Wilmington

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Garlic

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Okra

Onions

Radish

Spinach

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Map of NC Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Wilmington's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 8b in Wilmington, NC. 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 Wilmington is 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Wilmington, NC.

Map of Wilmington

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.

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.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

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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.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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