USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

Zone 7 Plants

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7 features moderate winters and warm summers, great for a wide range of plants.

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Zone 7 Perennials Zone 7 Shrubs Zone 7 Trees

Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7

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Understanding USDA hardiness zones is essential for gardeners, but it's only part of the picture. These zones are based on average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping identify which plants can survive winter in specific areas. However, this classification doesn't account for other critical factors like heat, humidity, rainfall, and soil conditions.

Zone 7 features a medium-to-long growing season, commonly frost free from early May to late September. The average minimum winter temperatures in Zone 7 range between 0°F and 10°F. This zone encompasses parts of Washington and Oregon, down through New Mexico, northern Texas, and across to Virginia, and North Carolina.

Gardens in Zone 7 often contain various microclimates, each suited to different plant types.Identifying microclimates in your yard-whether sunny spots, shaded areas, rocky hills, or marshlands-will help you select the best plants for your garden.

Below are some of the most popular perennials, shrubs, and trees to grow in Zone 7 gardens.

Zone 7 Perennials

Agapanthus Agapanthus (lily of the Nile) is perfect for adding vibrant blue or white flowers to your summer garden.
Agastache Attract pollinators with this vibrant, aromatic perennial loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Amsonia Admire the true blue flowers of amsonia in spring and enjoy its stunning golden fall foliage.
Anemone Varieties that bloom in spring, summer, and fall offer long-lasting color and attract pollinators.
Artemisia A drought-tolerant and deer-resistant perennial that thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soil.
Aster Easy-to-grow, vibrant flowers bloom from late summer to fall; attracts pollinators and resists deer.
Astilbe Shade-loving, deer- and rabbit-resistant perennials with showy, fragrant blooms in various colors.
Baptisia Enhance your garden with this low-maintenance perennial's spring flowers and deer-resistant foliage.
Bee Balm A summer bloomer that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while adding vibrant color.
Bergenia A shade-tolerant, low-maintenance ground cover, known for its glossy leaves and spring blooms.
Black-Eyed Susan Late-summer bloomers in shades of yellow, orange, and gold that attract pollinators in full sun areas.
Blanket Flower A sun-loving, easy-care perennial that blooms from late spring to fall and attracts pollinators.
Bleeding Heart Shade-lovers with red, pink, white, or purple flowers, thriving in moist, well-drained soil.
Brunnera Brighten shady areas with this bold-leafed perennial with striking blue flowers and variegated foliage.
Bugleweed Cover large areas quickly with this colorful, low-maintenance ground cover that thrives in sun or shade.
Campanula Also called bellflower, charming flowers bloom from late spring to early fall in part shade to sun.
Catmint A tough, rabbit & deer-resistant perennial with long-lasting lavender-blue blooms and aromatic foliage.
Chrysanthemum Popular fall flowers that thrive in full sun and bloom from late summer to frost, deer and rabbit resistant.
Coneflower Easy-care perennials with vibrant blooms that attract pollinators and thrive in full sun.
Coral Bells Add year-round color to your garden with striking foliage and long-lasting flowers in sun or shade.
Coreopsis Long-lasting blooms thrive in full sun, attract pollinators, and are drought and deer resistant.
Creeping Thyme Fill gaps with this resilient groundcover's aromatic foliage and colorful flowers, perfect for sunny spots.
Daylily Low-maintenance plants bloom profusely in full sun; individual flowers last a day, but bloom in succession.
Dianthus Attract butterflies and hummingbirds with this low-maintenance perennial's vibrant colors.
Euphorbia Versatile, low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant plants with striking foliage.
Foamflower Brighten shady spots with this low-maintenance perennial's spring blooms and attractive foliage.
Foxglove A charming addition to shade gardens, tall spires of flowers attract bees and hummingbirds.
Gaura A heat- and drought-tolerant perennial with delicate pink or white blooms resembling fluttering butterflies.
Goldenrod A drought-tolerant perennial for brilliant late-season color, attracts pollinators and resists deer.
Hellebore Blooms late winter to spring in partial shade, providing low-maintenance, deer-resistant color.
Hollyhock Blooms mid-summer, 6-8 feet tall, in full sun to part shade; minimal care, but protect from wind.
Hosta Shade-tolerant perennials (but requires some sunlight) with diverse leaf colors, sizes, and shapes.
Japanese Forest Grass A shade-tolerant ornamental grass with cascading bamboo-like foliage that changes color seasonally.
Joe Pye Weed A tall native wildflower, thrives in full sun and moist soil, attracts pollinators, and is deer-resistant.
Kniphofia Add dramatic color with red hot pokers; vibrant flower spikes attract pollinators from summer to fall.
Lamb's Ear Add texture and softness to your garden with this drought-tolerant perennial's velvety foliage.
Liatris Also known as blazing star, this sun-loving perennial attracts pollinators with its vibrant flower spikes.
Lungwort Enhance shady areas with striking foliage and early spring flowers, attracts pollinators and resist deer.
Lupine Tall, vibrant spires of flowers attract pollinators; thrives in cool climates and poor soils.
Milkweed A native perennial that provides crucial habitat for monarch caterpillars, thrives in full sun.
Penstemon A versatile perennial with drought tolerance, vibrant flower spikes, and attracts hummingbirds.
Peony Big, fragrant flowers in various colors and forms, with three varieties blooming in sequence.
Phlox Vibrant, long-lasting blooms attract pollinators, with varieties blooming from early spring to late fall.
Pineapple Lily Add tropical flair to gardens and containers with pineapple-like blooms and striking foliage; easy to grow.
Primrose Cheer up your garden with early-bloomers that thrive in cool temperatures, offering a range of colors.
Russian Sage Add fuss-free, long-lasting color to your summer garden with silvery foliage and lavender-blue blooms.
Salvia Vibrant perennials that attract pollinators and thrive in full sun, providing blooms from late spring to fall.
Scabiosa An easy-care, long-blooming plant with frilly flowers perfect for garden beds, containers, and cutting.
Sedge Versatile, low-maintenance, grass-like foliage, ideal for adding texture and structure to shaded garden areas.
Sedum Low-maintenance succulent plants that add color and attract pollinators from summer to fall.
Shasta Daisy Add classic beauty with iconic white petals and yellow centers, attracts butterflies and resists deer.
Veronica Long-lived blooms attract pollinators, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and adding vibrant color.
Yarrow A tough perennial that thrives in harsh conditions, offering colorful blooms from early summer to fall.

Zone 7 Shrubs

Abelia A low-maintenance shrub with colorful foliage and fragrant flowers that bloom from spring to fall.
Azalea Versatile shrubs with vibrant flowers, perfect for colorful hedging, screening, and containers.
Beautyberry Add bold color to the fall garden with vibrant purple, pink, or white berries that persist into winter.
Boxwood Versatile evergreens for year-round color and structure, perfect for hedges, topiaries, and containers.
Butterfly Bush Grow non-invasive varieties that attract butterflies & pollinators with vibrant blooms from summer to fall.
Buttonbush Fragrant white flowers, striking fall color, and vibrant berries provide year-round interest.
Camellia Add elegance and year-round interest with glossy foliage and stunning blooms from fall to spring.
Caryopteris Compact size, fragrant flowers attract pollinators from late summer to fall; deer-resistant.
Chamaecyparis Offers year-round color and texture, thrives in temperate climates, deer-resistant and low-maintenance.
Chokeberry Easy-care, native shrub with three-season interest, nutritious fruit, and vibrant fall foliage.
Deutzia A low-maintenance deciduous shrub with fragrant spring blooms, available in a variety of sizes.
Diervilla A deciduous shrub known for its attractive foliage, tubular summer flowers, and brilliant fall color.
Elderberry Offers vibrant foliage, clusters of white or pink flowers, and dark purple berries that attract wildlife.
Flowering Quince Add cheer with early-spring blooms in vibrant colors; drought tolerant once established.
Forsythia Bright yellow blooms in early spring, providing a burst of color before the leaves appear.
Fothergilla Enjoy stunning fall foliage and spring flowers with this pollinator-friendly, deer-resistant shrub.
Holly Year-round interest, available in many forms and sizes to suit any landscape need.
Hydrangea Popular, easy-to-grow shrubs that bloom in various colors from summer into fall, partial shade.
Indian Hawthorn Year-round interest with glossy evergreen leaves, fragrant flowers, and attractive berries.
Juniper Year-round color with versatile evergreens ranging from low groundcovers to towering trees.
Lilac Known for their fragrant spring blooms that attract pollinators and make excellent cut flowers.
Loropetalum Evergreen burgundy foliage and spidery flowers; low-maintenance beauty for warm-climate gardens.
Mock Orange Attract pollinators with fragrant white flowers in late spring; deer and drought resistant.
Ninebark Year-round interest with vibrant foliage, flowers, decorative seedheads, and peeling bark.
Pieris Year-round interest with flowers in early spring, vibrant new foliage, and colorful flower buds.
Potentilla A low-maintenance, hardy shrub that blooms from spring to fall and attracts pollinators.
Privet Fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub ideal for hedging or screening (invasive in some areas).
Red Twig Dogwood A hardy, deciduous shrub known for its vibrant winter stems, rapid growth, and four-season interest.
Rose Loved for their beauty and fragrance, with many hardy, disease-resistant, low-maintenance varieties.
Rose Mallow Cold-tolerant perennial hibiscus features huge, vibrant flowers that bloom from midsummer until frost.
Rose of Sharon Hardy hibiscus adds a tropical-look to cold-climate gardens, blooms in many colors from July to fall.
Smokebush A low-maintenance deciduous shrub with dramatic smoky flower panicles and colorful foliage.
Spirea A popular flowering shrub with showy blooms and colorful foliage, ideal for various landscape areas.
Summersweet Fragrant blooms mid-to-late summer attract pollinators and glossy green leaves turn golden-yellow in fall.
Sweetshrub Deciduous shrub with fragrant spring flowers in burgundy, red, pink, or yellow, or white.
Sweetspire This native shrub offers year-round beauty with fragrant spring flowers and vibrant fall foliage.
Viburnum Low-maintenance, deer-resistant shrub with year-round interest from blooms, fall color, and winter berries.
Weigela Easy-care, deciduous shrub with tubular spring flowers attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Witch Hazel Virtually maintenance-free, this large deciduous shrub with fragrant winter flowers grows in full sun.

Zone 7 Trees

Arborvitae Fast-growing, easy-care evergreens perfect for privacy screens or hedges; various shapes and sizes.
Crabapple Compact, versatile ornamental trees with showy spring flowers, attractive foliage, and colorful fruit.
Crape Myrtle Standard or multi-trunk trees add year-round interest with showy flowers, fall foliage, and peeling bark.
Dogwood Popular native trees known for their showy white or pink flowers that bloom from mid-March to May.
Redbud Compact and resilient, this tree blooms with rosy pink flowers in spring, heart-shaped leaves in summer.
Flowering Cherry These ornamental trees offer vibrant pink blossoms in spring, changing foliage, and attractive bark.
Hawthorn Multi-season appeal with fragrant spring blooms, colorful fall fruits, and attractive foliage.
Magnolia Beloved for their showy flowers, intoxicating scent, glossy green leaves, and year-round interest.
Purple-Leaf Plum Medium-sized deciduous trees add color with dark red to purple foliage and white to pink spring flowers.

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