Fort Defiance's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fort Defiance a growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Fort Defiance's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fort Defiance area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fort Defiance, AZ.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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 Fort Defiance is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fort Defiance'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.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.