Gary's Hardiness Zone

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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 Gary is in growing zone 7a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Gary'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: 24830, 24888, 24836

Longitude: -81.5415

Latitude: 37.3619

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5