Zone 8
Hardiness Zone 8 - Plants, Vegetables, Fruits & More
Zone 8 on the USDA Hardiness Zones map is characterized by mild winters. Gardeners in Zone 8 can cultivate a diverse array of plants, such as perennials like lantana and gaura, shrubs including gardenias and oleanders, and trees like crepe myrtles and southern pines. The long growing seasons and mild winters make Zone 8 a favorable area for a wide variety of plants to thrive.
States and regions in Zone 8 include the following:
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Alabama
- Texas (central parts)
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Oregon (southern parts)
Avg. Temperatures:
Minimum Temp. - 10° to 20° Fahrenheit
Minimum Temp. - negative 12.2° to negative 6.7° Celsius
