Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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The USDA created a standard to which gardeners can use to determine which plants can survive in which locations.  This data is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature divided into 10 degree Fahrenheit zones.  This map was created in 2012 and is a great guide for gardeners to use to decide what plants they can grow and survive through the winter. The plant hardiness zones also determine whether a plant will be an annual or perennial in your area. Learn more about the difference between annuals vs perennials.

At Plant Addicts we do our best to list the most accurate data on each plant page. So make sure you look to see which zones a plant can grow in before ordering. You can bend the guidelines somewhat by planting in more sheltered areas, or if you live in a micro-climate. But we recommend using the plant growing zones as your guide to decide what to plant outside.

If you are unsure what growing zone you are in, you can enter in your zip code in the tool at the top right of the website and it will tell you. Or you can tell from the map below too.

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

 Note: USDA updated their hardiness zones across the US in November of 2023. The above map & growing zone search used on site is the most updated version

 

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First & Last Frost Date By Growing Zone

Zone Last Frost Date First Frost Date
1 May 22 – June 4 August 25-31
2 May 15-22 September 1-8
3 May 1-16 September 8-15
4 April 24 – May 12 September 21 – October 7
5 April 7-30 October 13 – October 21
6 April 1-21 October 17-31
7 March 22 – April 3 October 29 – November 15
8 March 13-28 November 7-28
9 February 6-28 November 25 – December 13
10-13 No freeze No freeze

States in Growing Zone 1

Alaska

States in Growing Zone 2

Alaska

States in Growing Zone 3

Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States in Growing Zone 4

Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine,Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States in Growing Zone 5

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

States in Growing Zone 6

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

States in Growing Zone 7

Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

States in Growing Zone 8

Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington

States in Growing Zone 9

Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, TexasUtah, Washington

States in Growing Zone 10

Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nevada, Texas 

States in Growing Zone 11

California, Florida, Hawaii

States in Growing Zone 12

Hawaii

States in Growing Zone 13

Hawaii

Annuals vs Perennials

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James
September 02, 2024
Atlanta
When is the best time/season to trim Crape Mrytles in Zone 6?
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Guest
August 03, 2024
Chicago
I live in zone 4B what do I need to do to grow a crape Myrtle tree, I know it will not withstand the winter but how I can I grow using a planter while bringing inside during cold season
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Jo A.
June 04, 2024
San Jose
Is there any way to grow bearded iris in zone 9-10?
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Sally
May 16, 2024
Chicago
What would be the best magnolia tree to get that won’t die in the winters of upper Michigan
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Sharon A.
January 29, 2024
I live in zone 8. The temperature is getting down to 30's tonight with freeze warning. I have my Seniorita in a pot outside, Is there anything I should do to make sure it will be okay and should I keep it watered regularly during fall and winter? This will be its first fall and winter. Thankyou, I really love this plant-
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Linda M.
January 29, 2024
I live in Florida Zone 9 I planted your seeds for herbs and I am amazed they are now sprouting. When do I plant them in a potting soil from their little peat pots you sent with the seeds?
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Benjimen B.
January 29, 2024
Ok, how do they determine how and what planting zone your in? i mean, im in 7b and i live in north central texas. how can i be in Texas and 7b and Washington state and or Alaska be in the same zone?
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Cathleen R.
January 29, 2024
Is there a hawthorn variety that grows in my zone 6b.
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Cher
January 29, 2024
Can a person in MN bring in an annual plant like a sun parasol vine and keep in the house over winter? Or will it cause whitefly or some other bug?
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January 29, 2024
I live in Illinois and zone 5 supposedly but your list says Illinois can also be a zone 7. I am interested in growing brown figs, I already ordered the hardy Chicago fig but I want variety. Is the brown fig ok? I plan to leave in pots and put them inside unheated garage during winter
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