Zone 7a covers parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Ozarks, interior Southeast, and the Shenandoah Valley. Winters are cold but moderate — lows of 0°–5°F — and summers are long and warm. With a 180–200 day growing season, you can comfortably grow both warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) and a wide range of cool-season vegetables in spring and fall. Frost cloth extends the season at both ends. All 171 plants below are confirmed to grow well in Zone 7a — click any card for a full growing guide with difficulty level, sun requirements, water needs, and harvest timeline.
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All 171 Zone 7a plants, sorted, with filters for category, sun, difficulty, container-friendly, and ZIP-personalized GrowScores.
🌡️ Neighboring Zones
Zone 7a sits between Zone 7b on the USDA hardiness map. Compare planting windows and plant lists across the corridor.