Find your Growing Zone here

Not sure which growing zone you live in? Use the link to see your zone. Enter your zip code at the top of the map to see your plant hardiness zone.

https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10-degree F zones and 5-degree F half zones. A broadband internet connection is recommended for the interactive GIS-based map above.

To find the Plant Hardiness Zone at your location quickly, enter your zip code in the Quick Zip Code Search box in the map (use link), or click anywhere on the map to view the corresponding interactive map.

Help Butterflies Thrive Today!

Looking to welcome more butterflies to your garden? Here’s a quick list of things you can do right now to create a pollinator paradise:

Plant nectar favorites: Add vibrant blooms like coneflowers, lantana, milkweed, and black-eyed Susans — butterflies can’t resist!

Don’t forget host plants: Monarchs need milkweed, and swallowtails love dill, fennel, and parsley. These plants feed caterpillars and complete the butterfly lifecycle.

Create a butterfly watering hole: A shallow dish filled with damp sand or mud gives butterflies both water and essential minerals.

Sunny spots = happy wings: Butterflies need warmth to fly. Flat stones or sunlit patches make the perfect basking spots.

Provide shelter: Tall grasses, shrubs, or even a small brush pile protect butterflies from wind and predators.

Say no to pesticides: Even organic sprays can harm butterflies and their caterpillars. Let nature balance itself.

Bonus treat: Put out overripe fruit like bananas, oranges, or watermelon — some species love the extra sweetness!

Your garden can be more than just beautiful — it can be a sanctuary for these gentle pollinators. Let’s give them a safe, colorful space to flutter by.