Best Plants for Rhode Island

Finding the best plants for Rhode Island's climate is easy with the right growing zone information. To find the best plants for your region of the state, search by zip code or select your town from the list below.

Whether you're growing vegetables in your raised beds at home, or a landscape architect creating your next masterpiece, The Plant Guide Online is your comprehensive guide to the best plants for Rhode Island. Search for your town in the list or click below to find planting information for a different state.

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Need Gardening Gear?

Need some tools to help you plant the perfect garden? Check out our recommended tools to help with your garden in Rhode Island. Please note that we may earn a commission.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Plant based on Rhode Island's growing zone

Is Rhode Island not the right state? Find the best plants for other regions of the United States by selecting a different state from the list below.

Need a Different State?

The Plant Guide Online combines decades of research to provide plant recommendations for every state's climate.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Plants by Town

Ready to find the best plants for your area based on the latest scientific data? Let us be your guide to the best plants for Rhode Island! Begin by selecting your town in the list below.

The Plant Guide Online has been providing growing information for Rhode Island based on the latest scientific data since 2011. We combine the latest growing zone information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with university databases specific to Rhode Island to give you the most up to date growing information for your individual town. Whether you're an amateur gardener or a professional landscape architect, let us be your guide to the right plants for Rhode Island's climate.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

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.

The Best Plants for Every State!

Need to find plants for a state other than Rhode Island? We have growing information for every town and zip code in the entire United States. Select a different state below to begin exploring the best plants for other areas.