Penton's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Penton a growing zone designation of 8a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Penton's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Penton area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Penton, AL.


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Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Penton is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Penton's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Zip Codes: 36862
Longitude: -85.4722
Latitude: 33.009
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15

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