NYC Metro Region Plant Hardiness Zone Map

This map is a composite of parts of the latest USDA NJ, NY, and CT hardiness maps.

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Hardiness Explained-Part II

Its been a cold winter for us in New York City. Yeah, I know, friends and visitors from up north and west. Its not nearly as cold as your plot. But for us in this coastal crotch, where we frequently rise to zone 8 over winter, its been cold. Its been a winter more true to our cold-hardiness designation. So what happens when spring approaches? Will we suddenly be back in zone 8? Bill Cullina, tell us more about plant hardiness.

Hardiness Explained

Straight from the New England Wild Flower Society website, Bill Cullina explains how perennials survive the winter. Its fascinating. Part II coming in January.