Best Plants For North Charleston, SC

A variety of plants are suitable for North Charleston's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 9a, with average annual lows of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for North Charleston, SC based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to North Charleston include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and asian pears will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like begonia, bougainvillea and cosmos for the best results.

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.

Trees for North Charleston

Avocado Tree

Bald Cypress

Black Walnut

Camellia Japonica

Crape Myrtle

Eastern Red Cedar

Fig Tree

Lacebark Elm

Live Oak

Meyer Lemon Tree

Pink Dogwood

Pomegranate Tree

Red Maple

River Birch

Satsuma Mandarin Tree

Southern Magnolia

Sweet Gum

Sycamore Tree

Washington Palm

Weeping Willow

Fruits for North Charleston

Apples

Apricots

Asian Pears

Avocados

Figs

Grapes

Guavas

Jujubes

Kiwifruit

Kumquats

Lemons

Limes

Loquats

Mulberries

Olives

Oranges

Passionfruit

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Flowers for North Charleston

Begonia

Bougainvillea

Cosmos

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daisy

Daylily

Geranium

Hibiscus

Impatiens

Iris.

Lantana

Lavender

Marigold

Periwinkle

Petunia

Rosemary

Sunflower

Sweet Pea

Zinnia

Vegetables for North Charleston

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrots

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Okra

Onions

Radish

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Map of SC Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

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.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

North Charleston's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 9a in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston is 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for North Charleston, SC.

Map of North Charleston

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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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.

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.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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