Plants vary in their ability to survive the winter. A few will endure the coldest temperatures that our country has to offer, while the plants that thrive in the warmth of a tropical Florida will grow less well in cooler regions and will often be killed in winter in cold areas. It’s all a matter of right plant, right place.
As we look at the continue with our series on what to plant in the 13 different US hardiness zones and move into warmer climates, the range of plants that can be grown expands. The last frost date is earlier, the first frost date is later, and with a longer growing season a wider range of plants can enjoy the time and the conditions that will allow them to mature reliably.
