What Plants Grow Well In 27881?

USDA Growing Zone: 8a

Longitude: -77.44228

Latitude: 35.9702

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

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The USDA growing zone is 8a in the 27881 zip code. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We've already picked out a selection of the best plants for Speed to help you get your next gardening project started.

We also have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Speed.

Seed Starting Trays

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.
Small Greenhouse Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Wooden Chicken Coop

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.
Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Trees for 27881

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 27881

Apple
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherry
Currants
Fig
Grape
Kiwi
Lemon
Mulberry
Orange
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Raspberries
Strawberries
Strawberry
Large Greenhouse Kit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.
Self Watering Plant Pots

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Flowers for 27881

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 27881

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
best plants to grow in 27881

Best Time to Plant in Speed

Check the growing calendar for Speed at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.
Self Watering Plant Pots

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.
Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.
Wooden Chicken Coop

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Small Greenhouse Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
USDA growing zone map of the United StatesLatest USDA growing zone map

Other Towns in North Carolina

We have plant recommendations for most towns in North Carolina. Select a town from the list below to find the best plants for your area based on the latest climate information.

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