Best Plants For Raleigh, NC

A variety of plants are suitable for Raleigh's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 8a, with average annual lows of 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Raleigh, NC based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Raleigh include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azalea, black-eyed susan and butterfly weed for the best results.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for Raleigh

American Beech

American Holly

American Sycamore

Bald Cypress

Black Cherry

Chinese Elm

Dogwood

Eastern Redbud

Eastern White Pine

Honey Locust

Live Oak

Loblolly Pine

London Plane Tree

Red Maple

River Birch

Silver Maple

Southern Magnolia

Sweetbay Magnolia

Tulip Poplar

White Oak

Fruits for Raleigh

Apple

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherry

Currants

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Mulberry

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberries

Strawberries

Strawberry

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Flowers for Raleigh

Azalea

Black-eyed Susan

Butterfly weed

Chrysanthemum

Coneflower

Daylily

Four o'clock

Geranium

Hydrangea

Impatiens

Lavender

Marigold

Pansy

Peony

Phlox

Snapdragons

Sunflower

Turf Lily

Virginia Bluebell.

Zinnia

Vegetables for Raleigh

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Okra

Peppers

Radishes

Red Cabbage

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Corn

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Map of NC Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Raleigh's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 8a in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Raleigh, NC.

Map of Raleigh

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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.

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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.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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.