What to grow in Dallas

A local planting guide for Texas, United States — USDA zone 8b, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Dallas climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Dallas's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

USDA hardiness zone
Zone 8b
Average winter low
4°C (39°F)
Average summer high
35°C (94°F)
Last spring frost
February 19 (avg)
First fall frost
November 26 (avg)
Frost-free growing season
~280 days
Annual rainfall
975 mm/yr (38 in)
Hot days (≥30°C) per year
~120 days

Best plants for Dallas

205 plants in the library suit USDA zone 8b. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Dallas

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in USDA zone 8b.

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