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Plant Hardiness Zone Finder

Enter your zip code to discover your USDA plant hardiness zone and find out which plants will thrive in your area. Know your zone, grow with confidence.

Find Your Zone

Understanding Hardiness Zones

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides North America into 13 zones based on average annual minimum winter temperatures.

1-3

Arctic/Subarctic

-60°F to -30°F

4-5

Cold

-30°F to -10°F

6-7

Moderate

-10°F to 10°F

8-9

Warm

10°F to 30°F

Zone Gardening Tips

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Match Plants to Zone

Always check plant tags for hardiness zone ratings before purchasing.

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Consider Microclimates

South-facing walls and low spots can create mini-zones in your yard.

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Push Boundaries Carefully

Growing one zone warmer is possible with protection and good placement.

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Native Plants Excel

Native species are adapted to your exact climate conditions.

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Know Your Frost Dates

First and last frost dates matter as much as hardiness zone.

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Test Before Investing

Try one plant before buying multiples of borderline-hardy species.

Visualize Your Perfect Garden

Now that you know your zone, use DreamzAR to see how different plants and styles will look in your yard.