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The USDA has mapped out plant hardiness zones for each state. Tennessee ranges from a 6a to an 8a. West Tennessee: The southern part, including Memphis, is designated an 8a zone, with areas ...
USDA growing zones are important for figuring out what to plant and when in your area. ... so just because you've moved from zone 7B to 8A, it's not a guarantee that new plant varieties will succeed.
As many of us are dreaming about which plants we want to add to our 2025 landscapes and gardens, one thing we need to keep in mind is our growing zone, especially if you are someone who likes to ...
Plant hardiness zones increased (e.g., from Zone 5b to Zone 6a) in 67% (164) of the locations analyzed. ... 8a to 8b. Future planting zone shifts in U.S. cities.
Knowing when to plant in specific hardiness zones is important to maximize the spring season's potential. A hardiness zone is a geographic area with a similar average minimum temperature.
It contains four plant hardiness zones, and all have shifted to reflect warmer temperatures. For example, ... Cape May at the state’s southern tip has moved from 7b to 8a, ...
In Tennessee, the state ranges in four different zones, 6a (-10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit) in the highest altitude of the mountains to 8a (10-15 degrees Fahrenheit) in southern parts of the state.