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  • Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree

    Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

    20% off
    (2)
    $23199 $28999

  • Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll'

    From $1699

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

    New arrival
    (3)
    From $1699
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

    (5)
    $1699

  • Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye'

    35% off
    $2265 $3484

  • Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta' PP29,222

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Mango Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia x 'Mango Popsicle'

    (2)
    From $1699
  • 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

    (2)
    From $1699

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

    10% off
    (1)
    $2831 $3145

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Going Bananas Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'

    35% off
    $2602 $4003

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

    (7)
    From $1699

  • Rapido Blue Carpathian Bellflower

    Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'

    Up to 29% off
    (1)
    From $1199 $1699

  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

    (4)
    From $3145

  • Temple of Bloom® Seven Son Flower Tree

    Heptacodium miconiodes 'SMHMRF'

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    From $8360 $10450

  • Bloomerang Purpink® Reblooming Lilac

    Syringa x pubescens 'SMNSPTP' PP 35,123

    From $2614

  • Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra spectabilis

    (1)
    From $2322

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

    (1)
    $3309

  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

    (3)
    From $1359
  • 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'

    $2499
  • Mars Seedless Grape Vine (Vitis labrusca 'Mars'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Mars Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis labrusca 'Mars'

    $3348

  • Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssswfu’ PP 35,709

    From $1699

  • Double Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Double Pardon Me'

    35% off
    $2671 $4109

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    Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

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    From $1699
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'), a perennial featuring perennial.

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    (2)
    From $3505

  • Berry Smoothie Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

    (2)
    From $1699

  • Dandy Man Color Wheel® Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Dandy Man Color Wheel'

    $2899
  • Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

    (5)
    From $5250

  • Ozark Beauty Everbearing Strawberry Plant

    Fragaria x ananassa 'Ozark'

    (4)
    From $1699

  • Autumn Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Herbstfreude'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

    From $1699

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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