Raleigh, North Carolina resides in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a per latest 2023 USDA data. Zone 8a exhibits average annual minimum temperatures of 10°F to 15°F (-12.2°C to -9.4°C). This climate supports diverse plant species across all Raleigh zip codes (27601-27699).
You can pinpoint your Raleigh USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, Easy interactive map or by using planting zone table.
Raleigh Planting Zones by ZipCode
Raleigh, NC Planting zone map
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Planting zone in Raleigh, NC
1. Zone 8a
Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, is entirely situated within this zone 8a, represented by the green color on our map above. All zip codes within Raleigh fall under the 8a planting zone.
This includes central areas such as 27601, 27602, and 27603, which cover downtown Raleigh, as well as more suburban areas like 27613, 27614, and 27615 in the northern parts of the city. The eastern zip codes (e.g., 27610, 27616) and western ones (e.g., 27606, 27607) also share this zone classification.
This zone is characterized by relatively mild winters, which allows for a diverse selection of plants, including many that may not thrive in colder regions of North Carolina or neighboring states.
Best plants for Raleigh and benefits?
One of the best plants for Raleigh is the ‘NC-Raleigh’ soybean (Reg. no. CV-485, PI 641156). According to Burton et al. (2006), this variety has excellent yield potential, small seed, high oil concentration, and resistance to several diseases including Soybean mosaic virus, stem canker, bacterial pustule, and frogeye leaf spot. These characteristics make it particularly well-suited to the local climate and agricultural needs.
Other plants that thrive in Raleigh’s Zone 8a include:
- Azaleas: Provide vibrant spring blooms and year-round foliage.
- Crepe Myrtles: Offer summer flowers and attractive bark in winter.
- Dogwoods: Native trees with spring flowers and fall color.
- Camellias: Produce winter blooms and glossy evergreen leaves.
- Black-eyed Susans: Drought-tolerant perennials with long-lasting summer flowers.