BOUT USDA PLANT
HARDINESS ZONES
The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Plant Hardiness Zone Map divides the
United States, along with parts of Canada and
Mexico, into 13 zones based on the average annual
minimum winter temperatures. Understanding
your hardiness zone helps you identify which
plants will thrive in your area. You can find your
zone by visiting planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
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Bleeding Heart
Bleeding heart plants are a favorite
because they're so unique. They boast
arching stems that hold heart-shaped
pink and white flowers. The blooms
appear every spring but typically go
dormant to store their energy amid the
summer heat.
The bleeding heart is a workable option
for full-shade areas, where other
plants might struggle. Despite the dark
corners of your garden often harboring
pests, bleeding hearts are notably
resistant to them.
ZONES: 3-9
CARE TIP: They do better in rich soil.
Keep the soil slightly damp but not
waterlogged.
BLOOM TIME: Mid-spring
