Best Plants For Placitas, NM

A variety of plants are suitable for Placitas's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 7b, with average annual lows of 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Placitas, NM based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Placitas include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, begonias and chrysanthemums for the best results.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Trees for Placitas

American Holly (Ilex opaca)

American White Elm (Ulmus americana)

Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)

Black Willow (Salix nigra)

Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)

Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda)

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

River Birch (Betula nigra)

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)

Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana)

White Ash (Fraxinus americana)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

Fruits for Placitas

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Kiwi

Mulberries

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Quince

Raspberries

Strawberries

Walnuts

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Flowers for Placitas

Azaleas

Begonias

Chrysanthemums

Coneflowers

Crocuses

Daffodils

Dahlia

Daylilies

Geraniums

Hyacinths

Hydrangeas

Irises

Lavender

Lilies

Marigold

Pansies

Periwinkle

Petunias

Roses

Tulips

Vegetables for Placitas

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Bell Peppers

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of NM Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Placitas ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of New Mexico.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Placitas's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 7b in Placitas, NM. 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 Placitas is 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Placitas, NM.

Map of Placitas

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

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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.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

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Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

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.