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Planting In Zone 5: Gardening Tips For Zone 5

Planting In Zone 5: Gardening Tips For Zone 5

Last Modified March 27, 2017 By Staff Writer

Hardiness zones are general guidelines of the temperatures a plant can survive. Zone 5 plants can survive winter temperatures no lower than -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 C.). If a plant is hardy in zones 5-8, it can be grown in zones 5, 6, 7 and 8. It would probably not survive the cold winter temperatures in zone 4 or lower. It also could probably not survive the hot, dry summers and inadequate time for dormancy in zone 9 or higher. Continue reading to learn about the best plants zone 5 gardens.

Key Takeaways:

  • Zone 5 plants can be planted mid-May when there is no risk of temperatures dropping below -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Several perennials do well in zone 5 gardens.
  • There are several trees and shrubs that grow well in zone five gardens.

“Hardiness zones are general guidelines of the temperatures a plant can survive. Zone 5 plants can survive winter temperatures no lower than -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-28 C.).”

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-gardening.htm

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