What to Plant in Louisiana
Your complete gardening guide for Louisiana (USDA Zones 8–10, typically Zone 9). Browse 1860 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
January 31 – March 15
By zone (10 → 8)
First Frost
November 15 – December 15
By zone (8 → 10)
Growing Season
240–320 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1860
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after February 15 · Harvest before December 1
Louisiana · Zones 8–10
All Zone 9 plants →Louisiana spans Zones 8–10. The timeline above shows typical Zone 9 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Louisiana
1,860 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Louisiana
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Louisiana
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
35 varieties for Louisiana
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Louisiana
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Louisiana
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Louisiana
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Louisiana
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Louisiana
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
31 varieties for Louisiana
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
33 varieties for Louisiana
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
24 varieties for Louisiana
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
103 varieties for Louisiana
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Louisiana
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Louisiana
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Louisiana
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
87 varieties for Louisiana
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
18 varieties for Louisiana
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
30 varieties for Louisiana
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Louisiana
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Louisiana
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Louisiana
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
54 varieties for Louisiana
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
32 varieties for Louisiana
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
42 varieties for Louisiana
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Louisiana
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
91 varieties for Louisiana
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
21 varieties for Louisiana
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Louisiana
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.