Point of Rocks's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Point of Rocks a growing zone designation of 7a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Point of Rocks's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Point of Rocks area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Point of Rocks, MD.


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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 Point of Rocks is in growing zone 7a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Point of Rocks'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: 7a
Zip Codes: 21777
Longitude: -77.5291
Latitude: 39.2782
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

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