Eggleston's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Eggleston a 2023 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 Eggleston's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Eggleston area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Eggleston, VA.

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

2023 USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes: 24086, 24136

Longitude: -80.6227

Latitude: 37.2871

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5