Regional Gardening Profile

South Carolina Garden Guide

Humid subtropical with hot humid summers and mild winters.

USDA Zones
Zone 7a - 9a

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Yellow Jessamine, Hibiscus, Lantana, Salvias

Best Vegetables

Peaches, Collard Greens, Watermelons, Cowpeas

Best Herbs

Rosemary, Lemon Thyme, Pineapple Sage, Basil

Best Trees

Cabbage Palmetto, Southern Magnolia, Loblolly Pine

Native Plants

Palmetto Palms, Goldenrod, Peaches, Collards