Finding the best plants for Washington's climate is easy with the right growing zone information. To find the best plants for your region of the state, search by zip code or select your town from the list below.
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Whether you're growing vegetables in your raised beds at home, or a landscape architect creating your next masterpiece, PlantGuideOnline.com is your comprehensive guide to the best plants for Washington. Search for your town in the list or click below to find planting information for a different state.
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Our database includes vegetables, fruits, flowers and more that will grow well in Washington. Search by town name or zip code to find the best plants for your area of Washington.
According to the latest USDA hardiness zone maps, Washington has more than one growing zone. To find your specific zone in Washington, enter your zip code in the search, or select your town's name from the menu.
The USDA released a new set of hardiness zone maps for Washington in 2023, which was the first update since 2012. Areas in the Southeast warmed by about half a zone, while some areas in the Western United States had their zone lowered because of additional data becoming available.
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We have growing zone info and plant recommendations for every town and zip code in the entire United States. We've made this possible by combining U.S. government data with plant databases from some of the top universities in the United States studying biology, climate, and ecology.
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Our information is current through the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This data was released in 2023 and is based on weather data from the 1991 - 2020 time period in the United States. The map of Washington's growing zone below is based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature in the state.
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The Plant Guide Online combines decades of research to provide plant recommendations for every state's climate. By combining information from the USDA with data from top sources like the University of Georgia Weather Network, we are able to provide the most accurate and up to date information possible.
Ready to find the best plants for your area based on the latest scientific data? Let us be your guide to the best plants for Washington! Begin by selecting your town in the list below.
The Plant Guide Online has been providing growing information for Washington based on the latest scientific data since 2011. We combine the latest growing zone information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with university databases specific to Washington to give you the most up to date growing information for your individual town. Whether you're an amateur gardener or a professional landscape architect, let us be your guide to the right plants for Washington's climate.
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