Bent Creek's Hardiness Zone

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Seed Starting Trays

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Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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 Bent Creek is in growing zone 7b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Bent Creek'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: 7b

Zip Codes: 28806

Longitude: -82.6176

Latitude: 35.5081

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10