Hampden-Sydney's Hardiness Zone

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

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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 Hampden-Sydney is in growing zone 7b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Hampden-Sydney'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: 23943, 23901

Longitude: -78.4693

Latitude: 37.2415

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10