Arkansas Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
6b, 7a, 7b, 8a
Annual Rainfall
45-55 inches annually
Frost Window
April-October
Water Notes
Moderate rainfall; humid summers
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Arkansas's unique climate and landscape
Mountain forest gardens
Key Features:
- ā¢Native trees
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Shade plants
- ā¢Natural stone
Agricultural landscape style
Key Features:
- ā¢Crepe myrtles
- ā¢Daylilies
- ā¢Vegetable plots
- ā¢Cottage gardens
Classic Southern landscapes
Key Features:
- ā¢Boxwoods
- ā¢Azaleas
- ā¢Magnolias
- ā¢Formal elements
Native plant focused
Key Features:
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Grasses
- ā¢Native shrubs
- ā¢Wildlife habitat
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Arkansas's climate
Pine Tree
Pinus spp.
State tree; various species
Apple Blossom
Malus spp.
State flower; spring blooming
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Early spring flowers
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Yellow wildflower
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Summer blooming tree
Lantana
Lantana camara
Drought and heat tolerant
Salvia
Salvia spp.
Long-blooming perennials
Coreopsis
Coreopsis spp.
Yellow daisy flowers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Large foliage plants
Ferns
Various species
Native woodland ferns
Heuchera
Heuchera spp.
Colorful foliage
Astilbe
Astilbe spp.
Feathery flowers
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Arkansas garden
Plant spring bulbs
Prune trees and shrubs
Plant cool-season vegetables
Plant warm-season crops
Mulch and fertilize
Water and maintain regularly
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Arkansas
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