What Plants Grow Well In 90403?

USDA Growing Zone: 11a

Longitude: -118.481

Latitude: 34.0235

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 40 to 45

The USDA growing zone is 11a in the 90403 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Trees for 90403

Avocado Tree

Bismarck Palm

Coconut Palm

Date Palm Tree

Dragon Tree

Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Flame Tree

Guava Tree

Gumbo Limbo Tree

Hawaiian Umbrella Tree

Hibiscus Tree

Koa Tree

Lemon Tree

Macadamia Nut Tree

Mango Tree

Orange Tree

Pineapple Palm Tree

Rainbow Eucalyptus

Royal Poinciana

Traveler's Palm Tree

Fruits for 90403

Avocado

Banana

Cantaloupe

Coconut

Dragon Fruit

Durian

Figs

Guava

Key Lime

Kiwi

Kumquat

Lemon

Lychee

Mango

Oranges

Papaya

Passion Fruit

Pineapple

Pomegranate

Star Fruit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Flowers for 90403

African Daisy

Aloe Flower.

Begonia

Bird of Paradise

Bougainvillea

Camellia

Canna Lily

Citrus Blossoms

Frangipani

Fuchsia

Gardenia

Geranium

Hibiscus

Jasmine

Lavender

Morning Glory

Passion Flower

Petunia

Plumeria

Rosemary

Vegetables for 90403

Arugula

Beets

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Lettuce

Mustard Greens

Okra

Peppers

Pumpkin

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Best Time to Plant in Santa Monica

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

USDA growing zone map of the United States

Latest USDA growing zone map

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