Fort Bliss's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fort Bliss area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fort Bliss, TX.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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 Fort Bliss is in growing zone 8b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fort Bliss'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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