Best Plants For Columbia, SC

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

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

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Trees for Columbia

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 Columbia

Apple

Apricot

Blackberry

Blueberry

Cherry

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Lime

Mulberry

Olive

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberry

Strawberries

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Flowers for Columbia

Azalea

Begonia

Camellia

Chrysanthemums

Clematis

Coneflower

Cosmos

Dahlia

Daphne

Daylily

Gardenia

Geranium

Hydrangea

Iris

Lilac

Marigold

Peony

Roses

Viburnum

Wisteria

Vegetables for Columbia

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 SC Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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.

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.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Columbia's Temperature

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

Map of Columbia

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Plants For Other States

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Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.