Best Plants for New York
Finding the best plants for New York'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.
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 New York. Search for your town in the list or click below to find planting information for a different state.
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NY Hardiness Zones
Select your town in NY from the dropdown below to find its individual plant hardiness zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our site? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions.
โ 01What are the best plants for New York?+
Our database includes vegetables, fruits, flowers and more that will grow well in New York. Search by town name or zip code to find the best plants for your area of New York.
โ 02What growing zone is New York in?+
According to the latest USDA hardiness zone maps, New York has more than one growing zone. To find your specific zone in New York, enter your zip code in the search, or select your town's name from the menu.
โ 03Does New York have a new growing zone?+
The USDA released a new set of hardiness zone maps for New York 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.
โ 04What vegetables can I grow in New York?+
Search by town name or zip code to find the right vegetables for your garden in New York.
โ 05What are the best flowers for New York?+
Search by town name or zip code to find the right flowers to plant in your yard in New York.
โ 06What towns in New York do you cover?+
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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New York hardiness in detail

Is New York not the right state? Find the best plants for other regions of the United States by selecting a different state from the list below.
Best Plants By State
PlantGuideOnline.com 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. Not sure which zone you're in? Explore the New York growing zone map to see how the state is divided by climate.
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Plants by Town
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 New York! Begin by selecting your town in the list below.
PlantGuideOnline.com has been providing growing information for New York based on the latest scientific data since 2011.
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