Specific Growing Zones

Florida's widely varied environment includes four different growing zones. Some plants grow easily across the entire state, but others need the specific conditions of a particular zone in order to thrive. This page provides information on Florida plants, sorted by zone.

Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to find out which growing region you live in.

North

Topics of Interest

• Controlling Invasive Exotic Plants in North Florida Forests
• Landscape Plant Selection: North Florida
• Master Gardener Handbook: North and Central Florida edition

Central

Topics of Interest

• Landscape Plant Selection: Central Florida
• Master Gardener Handbook: North and Central Florida edition

South

Topics of Interest

• Landscape Plant Selection: South Florida
• Master Gardener Handbook: South Florida edition

Other Sites & Publications

• The Institute for Regional Conservation