Knowing your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone is the first step to choosing plants, trees, and shrubs that will actually survive winter in your yard. Below is a quick guide to the zones across our service area, including Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the DC Metro area.
What Is a Plant Hardiness Zone?
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the country into zones based on average annual minimum winter temperature. Each zone covers a 10°F range. A plant labeled “hardy to zone 6” can survive winter lows in zone 6 and warmer — but may not survive in zone 5.
Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone
The map below shows USDA hardiness zones across our Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and DC service area.
Hardiness Zones Covered by Our Service Area
Meadows Farms operates 15 locations across Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia, spanning zones 6b to 7b. Find your nearest store below to see its exact zone and typical winter low.
| Location | USDA Zone | Avg. Min. Winter Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Burtonsville, MD | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Chantilly, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Falls Church, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Frederick, MD | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Fredericksburg, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Harpers Ferry, WV | 6b–7a | -5°F to 5°F |
| Herndon, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Leesburg, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Leonardtown, MD | 7b | 5°F to 10°F |
| Manassas, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Massaponax, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Stafford, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Warrenton, VA | 7a | 0°F to 5°F |
| Winchester, VA | 6b–7a | -5°F to 5°F |
What Your Zone Means for Planting
- Zone 6b: Choose cold-hardy shrubs and perennials. Some marginally-hardy plants (certain hydrangeas, crape myrtles) need winter protection or a sheltered spot.
- Zone 7a: A wide range of shrubs, perennials, and trees thrive here, including many broadleaf evergreens.
- Zone 7b: Milder winters open up more options, including some borderline zone 8 plants in protected microclimates.
Buy Plants Rated for Your Zone
Every plant at Meadows Farms is tagged with its hardiness range, so it’s easy to shop for what will actually make it through the winter where you live. Find your local Meadows Farms below.
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