Essex's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Essex 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 Essex's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Essex area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Essex, MD.
The growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Essex is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Essex'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.
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Essex's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 8a
Zip Codes: 21221
Longitude: -76.4449
Latitude: 39.3021
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15
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Map of Zone 8a
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