Growing Zone Lookup

Look up sample plant growing zones by city, state, ZIP code, region, or zone. This tool shows sample hardiness zones, minimum winter temperatures, frost dates, growing season length, and planting notes.

Find a Growing Zone

Important: Growing zones are general climate guides. Exact planting success depends on microclimate, soil, sun exposure, wind, moisture, elevation, and current seasonal weather.
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How the growing zone lookup works

City search:
Enter a city such as Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Miami, Dallas, Phoenix, Boston, or Minneapolis.

ZIP search:
Enter a sample ZIP code included in the dataset to find a growing zone record.

Zone search:
Search by zone such as 4b, 5a, 6a, 7b, 8b, 9b, 10a, or 11a.

Temperature search:
Search by minimum winter temperature range such as -20°F, -10°F, 0°F, 10°F, 20°F, or 30°F.

Why use a growing zone lookup?

A growing zone lookup helps gardeners understand which plants are more likely to survive winter in a location.

It is useful for gardening, landscaping, seed starting, fruit trees, perennials, shrubs, raised beds, outdoor planning, and connecting users to frost and planting calculators.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a growing zone the same as a frost date?

No. A growing zone estimates winter cold tolerance. Frost dates estimate when spring frost usually ends and fall frost usually begins.

Does a growing zone guarantee a plant will survive?

No. A zone is only one guide. Soil, drainage, sun, wind, heat, drought, pests, and microclimate also matter.

Why can one city have more than one zone?

Large cities can include different microclimates, elevations, urban heat areas, lake effects, valleys, and exposed sites.

Can I copy the lookup result?

Yes. After running a lookup, click the copy button to copy the result.