What Growing Zone Is Alabama?
Finding your growing zone in Alabama is easy with our interactive zone map. Alabama contains multiple growing zones based on different climate conditions throughout the state. To find your specific zone, search by zip code or select your town from the list below.
Whether you're planning a home garden or professional landscaping project, knowing your growing zone in Alabama helps you select plants that will thrive in your local climate. Our zone information is based on the latest 2023 USDA hardiness zone maps. Search for your town in the list below or click to find zone information for a different state.
AL Hardiness Zones
Select your town in AL from the dropdown below to find its individual plant hardiness zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about growing zones in Alabama? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about USDA hardiness zones and how they affect plant selection in Alabama.
№ 01What growing zone is Alabama in?+
According to the latest USDA hardiness zone maps, Alabama has more than one growing zone. Different areas within Alabama can have different zones based on their climate. To find your specific zone in Alabama, enter your zip code in the search, select your town's name from the menu, or view the state zone map below.
№ 02What does the growing zone mean for Alabama?+
The growing zone indicates the average minimum temperature that plants can survive in different areas of Alabama. This helps you choose plants that will thrive in your specific part of Alabama's climate. Different regions within Alabama may have different zones.
№ 03Has Alabama's growing zone changed?+
The USDA released a new set of hardiness zone maps for Alabama 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. Check the zone map below to see how Alabama zones may have changed.
№ 04How do I find my specific zone in Alabama?+
To find your exact growing zone in Alabama, you can enter your zip code in the search above, select your town from the navigation dropdown, or use the interactive zone map below to locate your area.
№ 05What plants grow best in my zone in Alabama?+
Once you know your specific zone in Alabama, visit our page on the best plants for Alabama to see recommendations for your area's climate.
№ 06Can I grow plants from other zones in Alabama?+
While you can try plants from other zones within Alabama, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for your specific zone for the best results.
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Alabama hardiness in detail
Our information is current through the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This data was released in 2023 and is based on weather data from the 1991 - 2020 time period in the United States. The map of Alabama's growing zones below is based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature throughout the state.
Is Alabama not the right state? Find growing zone information for other regions of the United States by selecting a different state from the list below.
Growing Zones By State
PlantGuideOnline.com combines decades of research to provide accurate growing zone information 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 zone information possible. Ready to start gardening? Browse the best plants for Alabama selected based on the hardiness zones shown on this map.
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Zones by Town
Ready to find the growing zone for your specific town in Alabama? We have zone information for every town in the United States. Begin by selecting your town in the list below.
PlantGuideOnline.com has been providing growing zone information for Alabama based on the latest scientific data since 2011. We combine the latest growing zone information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with university databases specific to Alabama to give you the most up to date zone information for your individual town.
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Growing Zones for Every State!
Need to find zone information for a state other than Alabama? We have growing zone information for every town and zip code in the entire United States. Select a different state below to begin exploring zone information for other areas.
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