The following herbs are considered cold hardy for Zone Native plants are your best option for tender perennials in Zone 2.
However, many gardeners have success by matching plants from similar environments. Consider planting:. Plant hardiness Zone 3 is found throughout Alaska, the northern portions of the United States and in high altitude areas.
This zone features minimum average temperatures of to degrees F. Depending on the geographical location of your growing space, high winds, extreme cold and low moisture may affect growing conditions. Zone 3 can expect minimum average temperatures of to degrees F Zone 3a has a minimum average temperature of to degrees F Zone 3b has a minimum average temperature of to degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions.
The cold minimum average temperatures in Zone 3 limits plant choices to those that have adapted to low temperatures.
Most native plants can be grown across the zone, regardless of altitude, as long as growing conditions are similar. The short growing season limits vegetable and flowering annuals, but you can extend the growing season by starting plants indoors or purchasing from a greenhouse. The short growing season, combined with low soil temperatures, limits vegetable gardens in Zone 3. Adding row covers can help extend the growing season and warm the ground. Plant vegetables that quickly mature to beat early frosts.
In addition to Zone 1 and 2 hardy plants, consider planting:. There are a number of flowers hardy enough to withstand the cold temperatures of Zone 3. Popular choices include:. Planting Zone 4 covers the southern coastal areas of Alaska, northern areas of the United States and high elevations found in the western mountains. These unique climates share minimum average temperatures of between to degrees F.
Planting in this zone is less challenging than in colder zones, but the short growing season impacts both vegetables and flower bloom times. Zone 4 can expect minimum average temperatures of to degrees F Zone 4a has a minimum average temperature of to degrees F Zone 4b has a minimum average temperature of to degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions. Zone 4 is considered a cool climate suitable for growing plants hardy enough to withstand temperatures well below freezing.
To combat the typically short growing season, gardeners can get a head start by starting plants indoors or purchasing starts from a greenhouse. Adding a good layer of mulch and taking preventative winter measures can help some plants survive the cold winters.
As a perennial vegetable, rhubarb is hardy to Zone 4. If started indoors, you can also add the following plants to your vegetable gardens:. Many herbs become hardy to Zone 4 with nothing more than an application of mulch during the winter months, including:.
There are several perennial flowers native to Zone 4 areas that are hardy even in the coldest of winters.
With minimum average temperatures between and degrees F, this zone experiences a moderately cold winter. While the growing season is short, you can extend it by using cold frames or using started plants in your annual garden. Zone 5 can expect minimum average temperatures of to degrees F Zone 5a has a minimum average temperature of to degrees F Zone 5b has a minimum average temperature of to degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions.
Zone 5 gardens feature a wide range of environments. From coastal waters and woodlands to the wide plains of the Midwest, plants should not only be cold hardy, but they also need to match the growing environment.
Gardens feature longer growing seasons that result in an increased vegetable harvest and extended blooms in landscaping.
Raised beds and row covers help to warm the soil in Zone 5 for a longer growing season. After spring greens are planted, fast-maturing crops are then planted. Depending on your area, some cool season vegetables may be repeated in late summer for a fall harvest , including:. With the proper planting and care, many perennial flowers are hardy enough to survive the cold winters of Zone 5, including:.
Known as a generally mild climate, the average minimum winter temperature is between to 0 degrees F. With cold winter and mild-to-hot summers, you have many growing options in Zone 6. Zone 6 can expect minimum average temperatures of to -0 degrees F Zone 6a has a minimum average temperature of to -5 degrees F Zone 6b has a minimum average temperature of -5 to -0 degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions.
Zone 6 features many plants ideal for gardening and landscaping. Seed companies, nurseries and garden centers offer Zone 6 gardeners countless options.
In many areas, spring, summer and fall blooms and vegetables are all possible. In Zone 6, the extended garden season and hotter summer temperatures make growing a wide variety of vegetables popular. Temperatures remain cool enough for rhubarb and asparagus, but get warm enough for melons and watermelon. Look to plant vegetables according to the length of the growing season. Vegetables that tend to do well are:. Due to warm springs, herbs that reseed themselves are often popular Zone 6 choices.
These include:. Because Zone 6 features distinct seasons of spring, summer and fall, flowers are available and will bloom for several months. In addition to cold hardy flowers such as pansies and snapdragons, extend your growing season by planting:.
Planting Zone 7 reaches across approximately 15 U. Fall-planted bulbs include tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, alliums and crocus, a small plant that can flower even before the end of winter.
Grow them in rich, well-drained soil that will receive plenty of sunlight. Remove weeds, loosen soil and add compost before planting. The U. Each of our product pages lists the hardiness zones in which that particular plant is best suited for growing.
Take the time to learn your location on the garden zone map. Don't wait until the next planting season begins to ask yourself, "What is my gardening zone? Selecting the right plants for your zone helps ensure a better performing and more attractive garden. As you become a more seasoned gardener and come to be more familiar with the advantages--and the limitations--of your growing season, you'll learn which of your favourite plants you can grow most successfully. We have received your request.
You will be notified when this product is in stock. Customer Service. Item Number or Keywords. That's because this area is comparatively flat, so mapping is mostly a matter of drawing lines approximately parallel to the Gulf Coast every miles or so as you move north.
The lines tilt northeast as they approach the Eastern Seaboard. They also demarcate the special climates formed by the Great Lakes and by the Appalachian mountain ranges. But in other areas of the country, elevation and precipitation can have more of an effect on plant survival than just temperature. For annual flowers such as petunias and vegetables such as zucchini, you don't need to pay attention to hardiness zones because these plants usually complete their life cycle seed sprouting to seed producing in a single year.
You might see these plants given a zone rating of 0 to indicate they aren't hardy anywhere. But when you're dealing with perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees that typically live for many years, you'll want to find out the coldest temperatures a species is expected to survive and compare that to the zone you're in. When considering the hardiness zones a particular plant is rated for, think of that information as a guideline, not a guarantee that it will survive in your climate.
Only the coldest zone for each listed plant is considered; some of the plants won't thrive in substantially warmer areas. Always check with the source of your plants for information on whether they are well-suited to your area. Most gardeners aren't dealing with freezing Zone 1 temperatures; only a few parts of Alaska, including cities such as Fairbanks, fall into this zone.
However, the northernmost tip of Minnesota also falls in Zone 2b, so if you live in or near Pinecreek, you'll want to look for plants that are hardy in Zone 2. Most plants native to the U. It's the middle of the road for Zone 6. Erythronium - Dog Tooth Violets. Eupatorium - Joe-Pye Weeds. Euphorbia - Spurges. Fagus - Beeches. Festuca - Fescues. Fragaria - Strawberries.
Gaillardia - Blanket Flowers. Galanthus - Snowdrops. Gentiana - Gentians. Geranium - Cranesbills. Geum - Avens. Ginkgo - Maidenhair Trees. Gladiolus - Sword Lilies. Hakonechloa - Hakone Grasses. Hamamelis - Witch Hazels. Hedera - Ivy. Helenium - Sneezeweeds.
Helianthemum - Rock Roses. Helianthus - Sunflowers. Helleborus - Hellebores. Hemerocallis - Daylilies. Heuchera - Coral Bells.
Hippeastrum - Amaryllis. Hosta - Plantain Lilies. Hyacinthoides - Bluebells. Hyacinthus - Hyacinths. Hypericum - St John's Wort. Ilex - Hollies. Ipheion - Spring Starflowers. Ipomoea - Morning Glories. Iris Ensata - Japanese Irises.
Iris Germanica - Bearded Irises. Iris Hollandica - Dutch Irises. Iris Reticulata - Dwarf Irises. Iris Sibirica - Siberian Irises. Iris Spuria - Blue Irises. Iris - Other. Jasminum - Jasmine. Juniperus - Junipers.
Kniphofia - Red Hot Pokers. Lagerstroemia - Crape Myrtles. Larix - Larches. Lathyrus - Sweet Peas. Lavandula - Lavenders. Leucadendron - Conebushes. Leucojum - Snowflakes. Leucospermum - Pincushions. Lewisia - Cliff Maids. Ligustrum - Privets. Lilium - Lilies. Liriope - Lily Turfs. Lithodora - Gromwells.
Lobularia - Sweet Alyssums. Lonicera - Honeysuckles. Loropetalum - Chinese Fringe Flowers. Lupinus - Lupines. Lychnis - Campions. Lycoris - Spider Lilies. Lysimachia - Loosestrife. Malus - Apples. Malus - Crabapples. Metasequoia - Dawn Redwoods. Miscanthus - Maiden Grasses. Monarda - Bee Balms. Muscari - Grape Hyacinths. Narcissus - Daffodils. Nepeta - Catmints. Nerine - Guernsey Lilies. Nerium Oleander - Oleanders. Oenothera - Primroses - Sundrops. Ornithogalum - Star of Bethlehem.
Osteospermum - African Daisies. Panicum - Switch Grasses. Paeonia - Peonies. Papaver - Poppies. Passiflora - Passion Flowers. Pelargonium - Geraniums. Pennisetum - Fountain Grasses. Penstemon - Beardtongues. Perovskia - Russian Sages.
Persicaria - Fleeceflowers. Phormium - Flaxes. Physocarpus - Ninebark. Picea - Spruces. Pinus - Pines. Platycodon - Balloon Flowers. Potentilla - Cinquefoils. Primula - Primroses. Prunus - Flowering Trees. Prunus - Fruit Trees. Pulmonaria - Lungworts. Punica - Pomegranates. Pyracantha - Firethorns. Pyrus - Pears. Quercus - Oaks. Ranunculus - Persian Buttercups. Rhododendrons - Azaleas. Rhus - Sumacs. Ribes - Currants. Rosa - Climbing Roses. Rosa - English Roses.
Rosa - Floribunda Roses. Rosa - Grandiflora Roses. Rosa - Groundcover Roses. Rosa - Hybrid Tea Roses. Rosa - Rambling Roses. Rosa - Shrub Roses. Rosa - Roses. Rubus - Brambles. Salix - Willows. Salvia - Sages. Sambucus - Elder. Sanguisorba - Burnets.
Sarcococca - Sweet Boxes. Saxifraga - Saxifrages. Scabiosa - Pincushion Flowers. Scilla - Squills. Sedum - Stonecrops. Solenostemon - Coleus. Solidago - Goldenrods. Sorbus - Mountain Ash. Spiraea - Spirea.
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