Hardiness Zones

Prior to purchasing the desired plant, make certain that it can flourish and survive in the proposed area by referring to the plant hardiness zones. Plant hardiness zones are geographically defined zones in which specific categories of plant life are capable of growing, as defined by temperature hardiness, or ability to withstand the minimum temperatures of the zone.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) divides North America into 11 zones based on a 10 degree Fahrenheit difference in the average annual minimum temperature. Refer to the following map or type in a zip code to find the zone that you are located in.

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