How to Determine Your Hardiness Zone

To know what you can grow in your 'neck of the woods', you need to know what your 'Hardiness Zone' is.

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Know that there are multiple definitions of what your zone might be.
    Make sure to check them all.
    • USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map[1]
    • Hardiness zones differ around the world.[2]
    • Sunset zones are slightly different than the USDA zones.[3]
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Know about what your average dates of the late spring frost are.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Do a search on the Internet.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Learn about micro-climates.
    [5] Your front yard and your backyard could be two different zones.
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    Will the Cherokee rose grow in Salem, Oregon?
    How.com.vn English: Ninox
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    Yes, Salem is in the 8b zone, and the plant can sustain temperatures from the 9 zone.
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    What zone is Pennsylvania?
    How.com.vn English: Chris
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    Pennsylvania includes 6 different hardiness zones, ranging from 5a-5b in the north, 6a-7a in the central region, and 7b in the southeastern region.
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    Can I grow clematis in Florida?
    How.com.vn English: Chris
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    Depending on the type of clematis and your specific location in Florida, yes. Most varieties of clematis grow well between zones 4-8, and Florida ranges from 8b-10b, increasing as you move further south.
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