The USDA map below can help find the hardiness zone for your area. Understanding the exact zone for where you live in Virginia can help you with your gardening journey.
VA Planting Zones
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If you live in Virginia, you will be located in one of the four Virginia planting zones that range from 5b at the northern tip to 8a and 8b on the eastern shore. These zones should serve as a guideline when selecting plants for your garden.
The majority of Virginia has a relatively mild winter with extreme low temperatures exceeding zero; however, those that live in the northwest could see chilly winter lows down as far as -15 F.
The Virginia planting zones map above can be enlarged by clicking on it so that you can see which zone covers your area. Once you have identified your gardening zone, you can use this information when you start or add to your garden.
The USDA introduced a new plant hardiness map at the end of 2023. The map is much more detailed than previous versions and now takes into consideration such factors as elevation, urban heat and proximity to a large body of water.
The VA planting zones map should be used as a reference when gardening, despite the fact that there are numerous additional factors that influence the success rates of plants, including soil type, winter sun, and humidity.
Local nurseries may specialize in plants that can survive in your Virginia growing zone, but they may also have types that can’t. In any case, it will be easy to tell which plants are which.
Top Questions
Virginia is located in USDA Hardiness Zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, and 8b.
Virginia has a humid, subtropical climate.
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