Zone 6a spans the Mid-Atlantic (Virginia, Maryland), the Ohio Valley, central Kansas and Nebraska, and parts of the Southwest (Flagstaff, Albuquerque). Winter lows drop to −6°–10°F. The 160–180 day growing season supports a strong diversity of vegetables, herbs, and fruits — both cool-season crops and warm-season producers like tomatoes and peppers through the summer. All 167 plants below are confirmed to grow well in Zone 6a — click any card for a full growing guide with difficulty level, sun requirements, water needs, and harvest timeline.
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All 167 Zone 6a plants, sorted, with filters for category, sun, difficulty, container-friendly, and ZIP-personalized GrowScores.
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🌡️ Neighboring Zones
Zone 6a sits between Zone 5b and Zone 6b on the USDA hardiness map. Compare planting windows and plant lists across the corridor.