Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, and St. Augustine are the best grass seeds for South Mississippi lawns owing to their heat resistance.
Category: Mississippi
Mississippi Native Plants for Your Landscape
Native plants in Mississippi include red maple, American holly, crossvine, and American beautyberry
The Best Grass Seed for North Mississippi
Tall fescue, fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, and centipedegrass all do well in north Mississippi.
The Best Grass Seed for Mississippi Lawns
St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, and centipedegrass are the best grasses for Mississippi lawns.
Guide to the Planting Zones of Mississippi
Mississippi planting zones span USDA 7b to 9a. See the best grasses, plants, and planting times for each zone, from north Mississippi to the Gulf Coast.
Planting Zones of North Mississippi
Most of north Mississippi is in planting zones 8a and 8b, with low winter temperatures ranging from 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Planting Zones of Central Mississippi
Most of central Mississippi is in planting zone 8b, which means the temperature can drop as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Planting Zones of South Mississippi
Most of south Mississippi is in planting zone 8b, with minimum winter temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.