Best Plants For McMinnville, OR

A variety of plants are suitable for McMinnville'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 McMinnville, OR based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to McMinnville 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.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Trees for McMinnville

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 McMinnville

Apple

Apricot

Blackberry

Blueberry

Cherry

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Lime

Mulberry

Olive

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberry

Strawberries

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Flowers for McMinnville

Azalea

Begonia

Camellia

Chrysanthemums

Clematis

Coneflower

Cosmos

Dahlia

Daphne

Daylily

Gardenia

Geranium

Hydrangea

Iris

Lilac

Marigold

Peony

Roses

Viburnum

Wisteria

Vegetables for McMinnville

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 OR Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Best Time to Plant in McMinnville

Check the growing calendar for McMinnville at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

McMinnville's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

Zip Codes: 97128

Longitude: -123.1918

Latitude: 45.211

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

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

Map of McMinnville

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

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Tools You'll Love

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

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.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

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