What Plants Grow Well In 98402?
The USDA hardiness zone is 8b in the 98402. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 98402's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more hardiness zones on our page for Tacoma's growing zone.

Raised Garden Planter

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Worm Composting Kit

Metal Seed Storage Box
Trees for 98402
Fruits for 98402
Flowers for 98402
Vegetables for 98402

Planting Advice for 98402
Have questions about planting in 98402's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 98402 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 15 to 20°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Tacoma
Check the growing calendar for Tacoma at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Wooden Chicken Coop

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Cluck Around Sign

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