USDA HARDINESS ZONE

Zone 8a Gardening

Winter Low: 10 to 15°F

About Zone 8a

Zone 8a experiences average annual minimum winter temperatures between 10 to 15°F. This very long growing season and mild winters support nearly year-round gardening with minimal frost protection.

🌸 Last Spring Frost
~Mar 20
🍂 First Fall Frost
~Nov 20
📅 Growing Season
~245 days

Zone 8a gardeners can successfully grow a diverse range of plants with proper timing and care.

Popular Plants for Zone 8a

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