Mississippi Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a
Annual Rainfall
50-65 inches annually
Frost Window
March-November
Water Notes
High rainfall; humid conditions
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Mississippi's unique climate and landscape
Traditional antebellum style
Key Features:
- ā¢Magnolias
- ā¢Boxwoods
- ā¢Azaleas
- ā¢Formal gardens
Coastal and wetland plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Palms
- ā¢Tropical plants
- ā¢Water features
- ā¢Sandy soil adaptation
Rich agricultural heritage
Key Features:
- ā¢Crepe myrtles
- ā¢Daylilies
- ā¢Vegetable gardens
- ā¢Cottage style
Woodland and native plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Longleaf pine
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Shade plants
- ā¢Naturalistic design
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Mississippi's climate
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
State tree; evergreen with large flowers
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Summer blooming tree or shrub
Mississippi Iris
Iris spp.
Native wetland iris varieties
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Yellow and black wildflower
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Reliable summer bloomers
Lantana
Lantana camara
Drought and heat tolerant
Salvia
Salvia spp.
Long-blooming perennials
Coreopsis
Coreopsis spp.
Yellow daisy-like flowers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Large foliage plants
Ferns
Various species
Native woodland ferns
Camellia
Camellia japonica
Winter-blooming evergreen
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Colorful foliage for summer
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Mississippi garden
Plant cool-season vegetables
Plant spring bulbs and roses
Start warm-season seeds indoors
Plant summer annuals and vegetables
Mulch and water regularly
Plant fall vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Mississippi
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