What Plants Grow Well In 94040?
The USDA hardiness zone is 9b in the 94040 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 94040's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Mountain View's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 94040 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Seed Starting Trays

Metal Arbor Trellis

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Heron with Prey Bronze Statue
Trees for 94040
Fruits for 94040
Flowers for 94040
Vegetables for 94040


Planting Advice for 94040
Have questions about planting in 94040's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 94040 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 25 to 30°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Mountain View
Check the growing calendar for Mountain View at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Naughty Garden Gnome Statue

Bronze Girl on Tree Statue

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