Best Plants For Houston, TX

A variety of plants are suitable for Houston's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 9b, with average annual lows of 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Houston, TX based on our analysis of the region's information.
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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Houston ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Texas.

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Best Time to Plant in Houston
Check the growing calendar for Houston at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Houston's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 9b
Zip Codes: 77069, 77068, 77061, 77060, 77063, 77062, 77065, 77064, 77067, 77066, 77346, 77571, 77036, 77037, 77034, 77035, 77032, 77033, 77030, 77031, 77038, 77449, 77093, 77044, 77043, 77042, 77204, 77598, 77018, 77019, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77094, 77091, 77092, 77053, 77345, 77547, 77080, 77025, 77024, 77027, 77026, 77021, 77020, 77023, 77022, 77029, 77028, 77096, 77090, 77098, 77099, 77078, 77079, 77072, 77073, 77070, 77071, 77076, 77077, 77074, 77075, 77407, 77047, 77046, 77045, 77041, 77040, 77048, 77336, 77339, 77338, 77489, 77003, 77002, 77007, 77006, 77005, 77004, 77009, 77008, 77450, 77086, 77089, 77088, 77083, 77082, 77081, 77087, 77085, 77084, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77396, 77051, 77506, 77504, 77001, 77052, 77201, 77202, 77203, 77205, 77206, 77207, 77208, 77210, 77212, 77213, 77215, 77216, 77217, 77218, 77219, 77220, 77221, 77222, 77223, 77225, 77226, 77227, 77228, 77229, 77230, 77231, 77233, 77234, 77235, 77236, 77237, 77241, 77242, 77243, 77244, 77245, 77248, 77249, 77251, 77252, 77253, 77254, 77255, 77256, 77257, 77259, 77261, 77262, 77263, 77266, 77269, 77270, 77271, 77272, 77273, 77274, 77275, 77282, 77284, 77287, 77288, 77289, 77291, 77292, 77293, 77297, 77299, 77315, 77325, 77411
Longitude: -95.3885
Latitude: 29.786
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 25 to 30
The USDA growing zone is 9b in Houston, TX. 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 Houston is 25 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Houston, TX.
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