- Overview of south Mississippi planting zones<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 8b: Pine Belt and Southwest region<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 9a: Gulf Coast<\/a><\/li>
- Planting zones of south Mississippi, by city<\/a><\/li>
- FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Overview of south Mississippi planting zones<\/span><\/h2>
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USDA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The entire Pine Belt and southwest region, and the lower parts of the east central and Capital Region, fall in zone 8b. Most of the coastal region is in zone 9a. Here\u2019s a county map of south Mississippi: <\/p>
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<\/figure> Zone 8b: Pine Belt and Southwest region<\/span><\/h2>
Zone 8b has hot summers and mild winters, with extreme minimum temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit<\/strong>. The last frost date in spring generally occurs between March 13 and March 28, and you can expect the first frost of fall between Nov. 7 and Nov. 28. <\/p>
The growing season in this zone is long, and can host a variety of plants. <\/p>
Best grasses for zone 8b<\/span><\/h3>
Warm-season grasses are ideal for zone 8b, and the best time to plant them is from May to June. <\/p>
- Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li>
- Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li>
- Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
Best plants for zone 8b<\/span><\/h3>
From annuals to evergreens, this zone can host a variety of plants. Here are some of the best options: <\/p>
Flowers:<\/strong><\/p>
- Phlox<\/li>
- Iris<\/li>
- Dahlia<\/li>
- Begonia<\/li>
- Gladiolus<\/li> <\/ul>
Trees and shrubs: <\/strong><\/p>
- Live oak<\/li>
- Southern red oak<\/li>
- Monkey puzzle<\/li>
- Queen palm<\/li>
- Southern magnolia<\/li> <\/ul>
Zone 9a: Gulf Coast<\/span><\/h2>
Zone 9a is a warm zone with warm summers and mild winters. The minimum winter temperature ranges from 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit<\/strong>. The last frost date in spring generally occurs between Feb. 6 and 28, and the first frost date in fall occurs between Nov. 25 and Dec. 13.<\/p>
This zone has a long growing season, and winters usually don\u2019t reach the minimum temperatures. <\/p>
Best grasses for zone 9a<\/span><\/h3>
This zone is warm, which is ideal for warm-season grasses<\/a>. May to June is the best time to plant them. <\/p>
- Bermudagrass<\/li>
- Centipedegrass<\/li>
- Zoysiagrass<\/li>
- St. Augustinegrass<\/li> <\/ul>
Best plants for zone 9a<\/span><\/h3>
Zone 9a has a long growing season. Here are some plants that thrive in this zone: <\/p>
Flowers:<\/strong><\/p>
- Begonia<\/li>
- Hibiscus<\/li>
- Peony<\/li>
- Angelonia<\/li>
- Iris<\/li> <\/ul>
Trees and shrubs: <\/strong><\/p>
- Silver wattle<\/li>
- Pineapple guava<\/li>
- Bottlebrush<\/li>
- Camellia<\/li>
- Crape myrtle<\/li> <\/ul>
Planting zones of south Mississippi, by city<\/span><\/h2>
Here are the planting zones of major cities in south Mississippi:<\/p>
Bay Springs – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Brookhaven – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Cloverdale – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Collins – <\/strong>Zone 8b<\/p>
Columbia – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Gulfport – <\/strong>Zone 9a <\/p>
Laurel<\/strong> – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Leakesville – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Liberty – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/strong><\/p>
Lucedale –<\/strong> Zone 8b <\/p>
Magnolia – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Meadville – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Mendenhall –<\/strong> Zone 8b <\/p>
Monticello – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
New Augusta – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Ocean Springs – <\/strong>Zone 9a <\/p>
Petal – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Poplarville – <\/strong>Zone 9a <\/p>
Prentiss – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Purvis – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Quitman – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Raleigh – <\/strong>Zone 8b<\/p>
Tylertown –<\/strong> Zone 8b <\/p>
Waveland –<\/strong> Zone 9a <\/p>
Waynesboro – <\/strong>Zone 8b <\/p>
Wiggins – <\/strong>Zone 9a <\/p>
Woodville<\/strong> – Zone 9a <\/p>
FAQs<\/span><\/h2>
When is the best time to plant in south Mississippi?<\/span><\/h3>
If you’re in south Mississippi, late March to early November is the best time to plant so roots have enough time to develop before the winter chill. <\/p>
Can I extend the growing season in south Mississippi?<\/span><\/h3>
South Mississippi has a long growing season, but if you want to extend it further, use techniques like row covers, cold frames, and seed indoors before the last frost. <\/p>
When to hire a professional<\/span><\/h2>
Most of south Mississippi is in zone 8b, except for the Gulf Coast, which is in zone 9a. If you need help choosing the right plants or with anything related to lawn care, get in touch with Lawn Love. Our seasoned pros<\/a> can transform your yard from ordinary to extraordinary. <\/p>
\t\t\t\t\t\tSources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t
<\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t- Mississippi Public Service Commission<\/a><\/li>
- Mississippi State University Extension<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>
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- Mississippi State University Extension<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>
- Mississippi Public Service Commission<\/a><\/li>
- Centipedegrass<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 8b: Pine Belt and Southwest region<\/a><\/li>