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United States regional guide · LA

Permaculture in Louisiana

Louisiana’s subtropical climate, flat deltaic landscapes, and abundant waterways produce long seasons and intense biological growth. Flooding, saturated soils, hurricanes, and heat make elevation and drainage foundational design concerns.

USDA span

8a–10a

Census region

South

Climate starting point

USDA hardiness zones in Louisiana

Louisiana includes USDA zones 8a–10a. Hardiness zones describe typical annual extreme minimum temperatures; within-state elevation, wind, water, soil, and urban heat can change what succeeds on a particular site.

Zone 8aZone 8bZone 9aZone 9bZone 10a

State flower

Southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

Regional plant starting points

Plants to explore for a Louisiana design

These plants are useful starting points for researching a design in Louisiana. Confirm each choice against your exact zone, site conditions, local ecology, and management goals.

01Zones 7–9