Regional Gardening Profile

Mississippi Garden Guide

Humid subtropical with very warm summers and temperate short winters.

USDA Zones
Zone 7b - 9b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Southern Magnolia, Camellias, Coreopsis, Zinnias

Best Vegetables

Sweet Potatoes, Cowpeas, Okra, Turnip Greens

Best Herbs

Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Mexican Tarragon

Best Trees

Southern Magnolia, Live Oak, Loblolly Pine

Native Plants

Magnolias, Pecan Trees, Cotton, Sweet Potato