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  • Sentimental Blue Balloon Flower

    Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

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  • Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk'

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  • A vibrant cluster of Sunseekers Rainbow Coneflowers (Echinacea) blooming in a professionally designed residential garden bed featuring a stone walkway, hostas, and lavender

    Sunseekers™ Rainbow Coneflower

    Echinacea 'Sunseekers Rainbow'

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    $2699

  • Jacob Cline Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

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    $3317

  • Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'

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  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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    $3825

  • Eastern Red Cedar Tree

    Juniperus virginiana

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  • Sweet Woodruff

    Galium odoratum

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  • Hicks Yew

    Taxus x media 'Hicksii'

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  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386

  • Hearts A' Fire Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts A' Fire'

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  • Blue Plumbago Plant

    Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

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  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497

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  • Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

    Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

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  • Marcus Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Marcus'

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  • Adam's Needle Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa

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    $5999
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

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    $1799

  • Red Hot Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle'

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  • Fire Dragon Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'

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  • Whitespire Birch Tree

    Betula populifolia 'Whitespire'

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  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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  • Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

    Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

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  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'

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  • FrostKiss™ Penny's Pink® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'ABCRD01'

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    $5328
  • Armstrong Maple Tree (Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Armstrong Maple Tree

    Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'

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    $9755
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

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    $3750

  • Bumbleberry Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'

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    $3699

  • Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum

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  • Lucas Pink Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'

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Zone 7 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 7 Plants: The Best of Both Worlds

USDA Hardiness Zone 7 offers one of the most enviable gardening climates in the country, with average annual minimums between 0°F and 10°F. Covering a wide band from the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through parts of the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and the Southwest, Zone 7 gardens enjoy mild winters, long growing seasons, and access to an extraordinary range of plants.

This collection features our complete Zone 7 inventory. From cold hardy avocado trees to heat-tolerant evergreens, drought-resistant perennials to lush flowering shrubs, Zone 7 gardeners have the widest selection of any growing zone.

What Thrives in Zone 7?

Flowering trees reach their peak in Zone 7. Crape Myrtles, Dogwoods, Japanese Maples, Southern Magnolias, Redbuds, and Cherry Blossoms all deliver spectacular seasonal displays. Cold hardy avocado trees and fig trees produce real harvests here.

Heat tolerant shrubs and perennials combine with cold hardy favorites to create an unmatched plant palette. Hydrangeas of every type, Gardenias, Camellias, Azaleas, Knockout Roses, Lavender, and drought-tolerant ornamental grasses all perform beautifully. Shade hydrangeas for Zone 7 are especially popular for understory plantings.

Evergreen screening with Leyland Cypress, Holly, Arborvitae, and Cryptomeria provides year-round privacy. Drought tolerant shrubs like Nandina, Loropetalum, and native grasses are smart choices for water-conscious landscaping.

Zone 7 Gardening Tips

Zone 7's long season (March through November) means nearly year-round planting is possible. Fall planting is ideal for most trees and shrubs. Mulch to conserve moisture during hot summers, and provide afternoon shade for plants at the edge of their heat tolerance.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 7 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 7?
Zone 7 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between 0°F and 10°F. It spans the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, parts of the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and the Southwest. Zone 7 has mild winters and long growing seasons, supporting an extremely wide range of plants.

Can you grow avocado trees in Zone 7?
Yes. Cold hardy avocado varieties have been bred to tolerate Zone 7 winters. They perform best in sheltered, south-facing locations with well-drained soil. Protect young trees during their first few winters with mulch and frost cloth during extreme cold snaps.

What hydrangeas grow best in shade in Zone 7?
Several hydrangea varieties excel in Zone 7 shade, including Bigleaf Hydrangeas (macrophylla types like Endless Summer), Oakleaf Hydrangeas, and Climbing Hydrangeas. These prefer morning sun with afternoon shade protection from Zone 7 summer heat.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 7?
Zone 7 allows planting from early March through late November. Fall (October-November) is the ideal time for most trees and shrubs because roots establish during mild winter months. Spring planting works well for perennials and tender plants.

What are drought tolerant plants for Zone 7?
Popular drought-tolerant Zone 7 plants include Nandina, Loropetalum, Ornamental Grasses (Muhly, Fountain Grass), Lavender, Russian Sage, Crape Myrtle, and native plants like Coneflower and Butterfly Bush. These reduce water needs once established.
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