The 2 USDA planting zones in Lubbock, Texas, are Zone 7b and 8a, according to latest USDA update of 2023. The 2 planting zones in Lubbock, Texas, are listed below.
- Zone 7b: Zone 7b features average annual minimum temperatures of 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C) and covers most of Lubbock urban and suburban neighborhoods like Abernathy, Arnett Benson, Tech Terrace, South Lubbock, Wolfforth.
- Zone 8a: Zone 8a has milder winters, with average annual minimum temperatures of 10°F to 15°F (-12.2°C to -9.4°C) and includes southeastern regions of Lubbock like Slaton and areas near Blake Lake, Benson Lake, Clear Water Lake, and Arnett Lake.
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Lubbock Planting Zones
The 2 planting zones in Lubbock, Texas, are Zone 7b and Zone 8a.

Zone 7b
Zone 7b in Lubbock, Texas, experiences average annual minimum temperatures of 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12.2°C). This zone covers most urban and suburban areas like Abernathy, Arnett Benson, Tech Terrace, South Lubbock, Wolfforth and Shallowater.
Zone 7b is suitable for hardy perennials such as Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum spectabile), and Lavender (Lavandula sp.).
Zone 8a
Zone 8a in Lubbock, Texas, has slightly milder winters compared to Zone 7b, with average annual minimum temperatures of 10°F to 15°F (-12.2°C to -9.4°C). This zone includes southeastern regions of Lubbock like Slaton and areas near Blake Lake, Benson Lake, Clear Water Lake, and Arnett Lake.
Zone 8a offers a longer growing season and supports warmer-climate plants like Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), Oleander (Nerium oleander), and Fig (Ficus carica), along with heat-loving vegetables such as Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and Peppers (Capsicum spp.).