Best Plants For Chesterfield, SC

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

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

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Trees for Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield

Apple

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherry

Currants

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Mulberry

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberries

Strawberries

Strawberry

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Flowers for Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield

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 SC Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Best Time to Plant in Chesterfield

Check the growing calendar for Chesterfield 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.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Chesterfield's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Zip Codes: 29709

Longitude: -80.0778

Latitude: 34.733

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

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

Map of Chesterfield

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

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Tools You'll Love

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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