Montgomery's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Montgomery a growing zone designation of 8b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Montgomery's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Montgomery area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Montgomery, AL.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Montgomery is in growing zone 8b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Montgomery'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.

USDA Growing Zone: 8b

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