USDA HARDINESS ZONE

Zone 3a Gardening

Winter Low: -40 to -35°F

About Zone 3a

Zone 3a experiences average annual minimum winter temperatures between -40 to -35°F. This very cold winters require extremely hardy plant selection but summers are surprisingly warm.

🌸 Last Spring Frost
~May 15
🍂 First Fall Frost
~Sep 15
📅 Growing Season
~123 days

Zone 3a gardeners can successfully grow a diverse range of plants with proper timing and care.

Popular Plants for Zone 3a

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