What Plants Grow Well In 98023?

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

Longitude: -122.3358

Latitude: 47.3091

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

The USDA growing zone is 8b in the 98023 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Trees for 98023

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 98023

Apple

Apricot

Blackberry

Blueberry

Cherry

Fig

Grape

Kiwi

Lemon

Lime

Mulberry

Olive

Orange

Peach

Pear

Persimmon

Plum

Pomegranate

Raspberry

Strawberries

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Flowers for 98023

Azalea

Begonia

Camellia

Chrysanthemums

Clematis

Coneflower

Cosmos

Dahlia

Daphne

Daylily

Gardenia

Geranium

Hydrangea

Iris

Lilac

Marigold

Peony

Roses

Viburnum

Wisteria

Vegetables for 98023

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

Best Time to Plant in Federal Way

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

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

USDA growing zone map of the United States

Latest USDA growing zone map

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