Lexington, Kentucky falls into USDA Hardiness Zones 6b and 7a, as per the 2023 update. The 2 planting zones in Lexington are listed below.
- Zone 7a: Zone 7a experiences winter lows of 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C) and covers most of Lexington, including neighborhoods like Ashland Park, Palomar Hills, Gardenside, Beaumont Centre, Downtown Lexington, and over 40 others locations.
- Zone 6b: Zone 6b has colder winter temperatures ranging from -5°F to 0°F (-20.6°C to -17.8°C) and is limited to northern areas near Elkhorn Creek in North Lexington.
Pinpoint your Lexington, Kentucky, USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone search tool, interactive map or by using planting zone table at the end.
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Lexington Planting Zones Map
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Lexington Planting Zones Table
The table below lists all the Lexington locations, alongwith their USDA Hardiness zone.
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Lexington Planting Zones
Lexington, Kentucky falls into USDA Hardiness Zones 6b and 7a.
Zone 7a
Zone 7a experiences winter lows of 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C) and covers most of Lexington. This zone supports heat-loving vegetables like tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and drought-resistant ornamental plants as Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) and Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra californica).
Zone 6b
Zone 6b, limited to northern Lexington, has colder winter temperatures ranging from -5°F to 0°F (-20.6°C to -17.8°C). It suits hardy plants like Apple trees (Malus domestica), Asters (Symphyotrichum spp.), and Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa).