But I live is zone 9 where we have very hot, humid summers near the Gult Coast. Is there anything I can do to help them thrive? Are there other fruit or berry trees that are as nourishing and do better in zone 9? Thank you! My big question is, can I grow hosta here?
It is 8b here, but probably quite a bit more humid than central Texas. I get ya! I really think the zones need tweaking! What i grew in tx, didnt work in pnw for sure. A companion planting guide is almost a necessity for gardeners when there are so many types of fruits and vegetables to choose from.
Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. See the Hardiness Zone Chart below. Check Price Here! Have your frost protection ready — Even in Texas 8b, plants are susceptible to frost damage, just not as frequently or for such extended periods of time. You still need to have frost protection ready. Learn about using a simple cloche from recycled materials and adding a grow tunnel to raised beds.
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Quick View Opens a dialog. Summer Bulbs Spring-planted bulbs that bloom during the summer can thrive in most hardiness zones. Sun Perennials Sun perennials are revered for their versatility, attract pollinators to your landscape and produce countless, lovely blooms for years or even decades.
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Ask us! You can also extend your growing season by using hoop tunnels over crop rows and raised beds. First frost date: The first frost occurs between October 11 and October Last frost date: The last frost occurs between March 21 and March Things Not Included in Zone Hardiness There are many things not included in the zone hardiness designations.
Gardening in Zone 8 Zone 8 can provide you with an extended growing season that is longer than many other zones. What Is a Hardiness Zone. Planting Flowers by Zone. Planting Zones Interview. By Kathleen Roberts. By Jeanne Grunert. Cornus Florida. Elephant Ear. Douglas Fir. 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.
This zone features cool winters with average minimum temperatures falling between 0 to 10 degrees F. Gardens in this zone have multiple plant options from seed catalogues, local home stores, nurseries and greenhouses. Zone 7 can expect minimum average temperatures of 0 to 10 degrees F Zone 7a has a minimum average temperature of 0 to 5 degrees F Zone 7b has a minimum average temperature of 5 to 10 degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions.
Zone 7 contains many different growing climates, from the Eastern coastal areas through the Oklahoma prairies to the arid regions of the southwest and up into the forests of Oregon and Washington. Many Zone 7 hardy plants can be grown successfully in multiple locations with adjustments made to address their specific needs.
Frost and early spring cold snaps can damage young vegetables. Providing row covers or cold frames can help protect against early spring or late fall damage. The long, hot summers, combined with the milder winters provide ideal growing temperatures for almost all vegetables.
Although artichoke can be grown as an annual starting in Zone 4, in Zone 7 this decorative and edible plant becomes a perennial favorite. Add to your planting list:. In addition to most annual herbs, a wide variety of perennial herbs survive well in Zone 7.
Herbs to consider adding to your Zone 7 garden include:. The hot summers in Zone 7 allow for the bloom of most flowering annuals. In addition, many perennials are considered hardy to Zone 7, including:. Zone 8 is considered one of the warmest plant hardiness zones for a large portion of the southern United States.
Extending up the western coast, Zone 8 features average minimum winter temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees F. With hot summers and mild winters, growers typically enjoy a long planting season. Zone 8 can expect minimum average temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees Zone 8a has a minimum average temperature of 10 to 15 degrees F Zone 8b has a minimum average temperature of 15 to 20 degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions.
Plants hardy for Zone 8 love mild winters and long, hot summers. With a wide range of moisture and sunlight requirements, growers should narrow down a potential plant list first by zone, and then by specific growing climates. Many gardeners in Zone 8 grow vegetables three times a year, especially with the aid of cold frames and row covers. Cool weather plants like spinach, lettuce and peas can be grown in both the spring and the fall.
Even your summer vegetable harvest can be extended by planting every two weeks. Vegetables that thrive in the summer heat of Zone 8 include:. Many of the herbs hardy to Zone 8 are native to Mediterranean areas. They thrive in long, hot summers and are often drought resistant.
Consider adding these herbs to your Zone 8 herb garden:. Zone 8 flowers should be able to stand up to the heat of the hot summers. Providing shade and plenty of moisture can help push your flowers through the hottest of days. Flowers well suited for Zone 8 gardens include:. Planting Zone 9 is considered a year-round planting zone.
Located in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida and along the Gulf of Mexico coast, this zone features warm winters and hot summers. With an average minimum winter temperature of 20 to 30 degrees F, Zone 9 features active gardens throughout the entire year.
Zone 9 can expect minimum average temperatures of 20 to 30 degrees F Zone 9a has a minimum average temperature of 20 to 25 degrees F Zone 9b has a minimum average temperature of 25 to 30 degrees F Each of the two subzones can experience harsher temperatures depending on weather conditions. Long, hot summers and mild winter conditions make the heat more of an issue than the cold in this zone. Tropical plants with low water requirements thrive in Zone 9.
Because of the extreme heat, spring gardening begins much earlier and fall gardens produce much longer than in other zones. The extreme heat of the summer breaks the vegetable garden season into winter, spring and fall gardening, versus the stereotypical summer gardening. Most areas will only produce peppers, okra and extremely heat-tolerant vegetables during August. Instead of considering the cold hardiness, growers in Zone 9 actually need to consider the heat tolerance of certain plants. Apples, pears, peaches and cherries require colder weather than Zone 9 provides.
Instead of these popular fruit options, consider planting the following citrus and tropical fruit trees:. Certain cool season herbs, such as cilantro and parsley, may be grown throughout the winter in Zone 9.
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