The 2 USDA planting zones in Lake Charles, Louisiana are Zone 9a and Zone 9b, according to latest 2023 USDA data. The planting zones in Lake Charles, Louisiana are listed below.
- Zone 9a: Zone 9a is a USDA hardiness zone with minimum temperatures of 20–25°F (-6.7 to -3.9°C), it coverers 70% of the Lake Charles region, including Lake Charles Proper, Moss Bluff, and Pitkin.
- Zone 9b: Zone 9b is a USDA hardiness zone with minimum temperatures of 25–30°F (-3.9 to -1.1°C) and is found in coastal areas of Lake Charles like Cameron and Carlyss.
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Lake Charles Growing Zones
The 2 planting zones in Lake Charles, Louisiana are Zone 9a and Zone 9b.
Zone 9a
Zone 9a (20–25°F / -6.7 to -3.9°C) covers 70% of the region, including Lake Charles Proper, Moss Bluff, and Sulphur, this zone features a subtropical climate ideal for plants like citrus (satsuma Citrus unshiu, sweet orange Citrus sinensis, and grapefruit Citrus × paradisi) and figs (Ficus carica).
Drought-resistant plants such as Gulf Coast Yucca (Yucca louisianensis), Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata), and Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), native trees like Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) and flowering perennials like Louisiana Phlox (Phlox divaricata) are also well-suited for this zone.
Zone 9b
Zone 9b (25–30°F / -3.9 to -1.1°C) is found in coastal areas like Cameron and Carlyss, this warmer zone supports palms like Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) and Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), along with tropical perennials like Gingerlily (Hedychium) and Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens).
Tropical fruits like avocado (Persea americana), olive (Olea europaea), and passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) and Ornamental flowers like Morning Glory (Ipomoea) and Petunia (Petunia) also grows here.