South Carolina has 5 planting zones, ranging from 7b to 9b, according to the USDA’s latest 2023 plant hardiness zone map.
Find your USDA Planting Zone in South Carolina, using the list of South Carolina cities, towns and counties hardiness zones provided below.
You can also use our interactive South Carolina hardiness Zones map to visually locate your zone, or search by your zip code using our planting zone lookup tool, all provided below.
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Planting Zones
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USDA hardiness zones for South Carolina Counties
| South Carolina Counties | Hardiness Zones |
|---|---|
| Abbeville County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Aiken County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Allendale County | Zone 8b |
| Anderson County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Bamberg County | Zone 8b |
| Barnwell County | Zone 8b |
| Beaufort County | Zone 8b, 9a and 9b |
| Berkeley County | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Calhoun County | Zone 8b |
| Charleston County | Zone 8b, 9a and 9b |
| Cherokee County | Zone 7b and 8a |
| Chester County | Zone 8a |
| Chesterfield County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Colleton County | Zone 8b, 9a and 9b |
| Darlington County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Dillon County | Zone 8b |
| Dorchester County | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Edgefield County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Fairfield County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Florence County | Zone 8b |
| Georgetown County | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Greenville County | Zone 7b, 8a and 8b |
| Greenwood County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Hampton County | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Horry County | Zone 8b |
| Jasper County | Zone 8b, 9a and 9b |
| Kershaw County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Lancaster County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Laurens County | Zone 8a |
| Lee County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Lexington County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Marion County | Zone 8b |
| Marlboro County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| McCormick County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Newberry County | Zone 8a |
| Oconee County | Zone 7a, 7b, 8a and 8b |
| Orangeburg County | Zone 8b |
| Pickens County | Zone 7b, 8a and 8b |
| Richland County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Saluda County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Spartanburg County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Sumter County | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Union County | Zone 7b and 8a |
| Williamsburg County | Zone 8b |
| York County | Zone 7b and 8a |
USDA hardiness zones for South Carolina cities and towns
| South Carolina Cities/Towns | Hardiness Zones |
|---|---|
| Abbeville | Zone 8a |
| Aiken | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Alcolu | Zone 8b |
| Allendale | Zone 8b |
| Anderson | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Andrews | Zone 8b |
| Antreville | Zone 8a |
| Arcadia | Zone 8a |
| Arcadia Lakes | Zone 8b |
| Arial | Zone 8a |
| Atlantic Beach | Zone 8b |
| Awendaw | Zone 9a |
| Aynor | Zone 8b |
| Bamberg | Zone 8b |
| Barnwell | Zone 8b |
| Batesburg-Leesville | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Beaufort | Zone 9a |
| Belton | Zone 8a |
| Belvedere | Zone 8b |
| Bennettsville | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Berea | Zone 8a |
| Bethune | Zone 8a |
| Bishopville | Zone 8b |
| Blacksburg | Zone 7b and 8a |
| Blackville | Zone 8b |
| Blenheim | Zone 8b |
| Bluffton | Zone 9a |
| Blythewood | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Boiling Springs | Zone 8a |
| Bonneau | Zone 8b |
| Bonneau Beach | Zone 8b |
| Bowman | Zone 8b |
| Boykin | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Bradley | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Branchville | Zone 8b |
| Briarcliffe Acres | Zone 8b |
| Brookdale | Zone 8b |
| Brunson | Zone 8b |
| Bucksport | Zone 8b |
| Buffalo | Zone 7b and 8a |
| Burnettown | Zone 8b |
| Burton | Zone 9a |
| Calhoun Falls | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Camden | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Cameron | Zone 8b |
| Campobello | Zone 8a |
| Cane Savannah | Zone 8b |
| Carlisle | Zone 8a |
| Catawba | Zone 8a |
| Cayce | Zone 8b |
| Centerville | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Central | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Central Pacolet | Zone 8a |
| Chapin | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Charleston | Zone 9a |
| Cheraw | Zone 8a |
| Cherryvale | Zone 8b |
| Chesnee | Zone 8a |
| Chester | Zone 8a |
| Chesterfield | Zone 8a |
| City View | Zone 8a |
| Clarks Hill | Zone 8b |
| Clearwater | Zone 8b |
| Clemson | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Clifton | Zone 8a |
| Clinton | Zone 8a |
| Clio | Zone 8a |
| Clover | Zone 8a |
| Cokesbury | Zone 8a |
| Columbia | Zone 8b |
| Converse | Zone 8a |
| Conway | Zone 8b |
| Cope | Zone 8b |
| Cordova | Zone 8b |
| Coronaca | Zone 8a |
| Cottageville | Zone 8b |
| Coward | Zone 8b |
| Cowpens | Zone 8a |
| Cross Anchor | Zone 8a |
| Cross Hill | Zone 8a |
| Dalzell | Zone 8b |
| Darlington | Zone 8b |
| Denmark | Zone 8b |
| Dentsville | Zone 8b |
| Dillon | Zone 8b |
| Donalds | Zone 8a |
| Due West | Zone 8a |
| Duncan | Zone 8a |
| Dunean | Zone 8a |
| Easley | Zone 8a |
| East Gaffney | Zone 7b and 8a |
| East Sumter | Zone 8b |
| Eastover | Zone 8b |
| Edgefield | Zone 8a |
| Edisto | Zone 8b |
| Edisto Beach | Zone 9a and 9b |
| Ehrhardt | Zone 8b |
| Elgin | Zone 8b |
| Elgin | Zone 8a |
| Elko | Zone 8b |
| Elloree | Zone 8b |
| Enoree | Zone 8a |
| Estill | Zone 8b |
| Eureka Mill | Zone 8a |
| Eutawville | Zone 8b |
| Fair Play | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Fairfax | Zone 8b |
| Fairforest | Zone 8a |
| Fingerville | Zone 8a |
| Five Forks | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Florence | Zone 8b |
| Folly Beach | Zone 9a and 9b |
| Forest Acres | Zone 8b |
| Forestbrook | Zone 8b |
| Fort Lawn | Zone 8a |
| Fort Mill | Zone 8a |
| Fountain Inn | Zone 8a |
| Furman | Zone 8b |
| Gadsden | Zone 8b |
| Gaffney | Zone 7b and 8a |
| Gantt | Zone 8a |
| Garden City | Zone 8b |
| Gaston | Zone 8b |
| Gayle Mill | Zone 8a |
| Georgetown | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Gifford | Zone 8b |
| Glendale | Zone 8a |
| Gloverville | Zone 8b |
| Golden Grove | Zone 8a |
| Goose Creek | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Govan | Zone 8b |
| Gramling | Zone 8a |
| Graniteville | Zone 8b |
| Gray Court | Zone 8a |
| Great Falls | Zone 8a |
| Greeleyville | Zone 8b |
| Greenville | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Greenwood | Zone 8a |
| Greer | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Hampton | Zone 8b |
| Hanahan | Zone 9a |
| Hardeeville | Zone 9a |
| Harleyville | Zone 8b |
| Hartsville | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Heath Springs | Zone 8a |
| Hemingway | Zone 8b |
| Hickory Grove | Zone 8a |
| Hilda | Zone 8b |
| Hilton Head Island | Zone 9a and 9b |
| Hodges | Zone 8a |
| Holly Hill | Zone 8b |
| Hollywood | Zone 9a |
| Homeland Park | Zone 8a |
| Honea Path | Zone 8a |
| Hopkins | Zone 8b |
| India Hook | Zone 8a |
| Inman | Zone 8a |
| Inman Mills | Zone 8a |
| Irmo | Zone 8b |
| Irwin | Zone 8a |
| Islandton | Zone 8b |
| Isle of Palms | Zone 9a |
| Iva | Zone 8a |
| Jackson | Zone 8b |
| Jacksonboro | Zone 8b and 9a |
| James Island | Zone 9a |
| Jamestown | Zone 8b |
| Jefferson | Zone 8a |
| Jenkinsville | Zone 8a |
| Joanna | Zone 8a |
| Johnsonville | Zone 8b |
| Johnston | Zone 8a |
| Jonesville | Zone 8a |
| Judson | Zone 8a |
| Kershaw | Zone 8a |
| Kiawah Island | Zone 9a and 9b |
| Kingstree | Zone 8b |
| Kline | Zone 8b |
| Ladson | Zone 8b |
| Lake City | Zone 8b |
| Lake Murray of Richland | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Lake Secession | Zone 8a |
| Lake View | Zone 8b |
| Lake Wylie | Zone 8a |
| Lakewood | Zone 8b |
| Lamar | Zone 8b |
| Lancaster | Zone 8a |
| Landrum | Zone 8a |
| Lane | Zone 8b |
| Langley | Zone 8b |
| Latta | Zone 8b |
| Laurel Bay | Zone 9a |
| Lesslie | Zone 8a |
| Lexington | Zone 8b |
| Liberty | Zone 8a |
| Lincolnville | Zone 8b |
| Little Mountain | Zone 8a |
| Little River | Zone 8b |
| Livingston | Zone 8b |
| Lockhart | Zone 8a |
| Lodge | Zone 8b |
| Loris | Zone 8b |
| Lowndesville | Zone 8a |
| Lowrys | Zone 8a |
| Lugoff | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Luray | Zone 8b |
| Lydia | Zone 8b |
| Lyman | Zone 8a |
| Lynchburg | Zone 8b |
| Manning | Zone 8b |
| Marion | Zone 8b |
| Mauldin | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Mayesville | Zone 8b |
| Mayo | Zone 8a |
| McBee | Zone 8a |
| McClellanville | Zone 8b and 9a |
| McColl | Zone 8a |
| McConnells | Zone 8a |
| McCormick | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Meggett | Zone 9a |
| Modoc | Zone 8b |
| Monarch Mill | Zone 8a |
| Moncks Corner | Zone 8b |
| Monetta | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Mount Carmel | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Mount Croghan | Zone 8a |
| Mount Pleasant | Zone 9a |
| Mountville | Zone 8a |
| Mulberry | Zone 8b |
| Mullins | Zone 8b |
| Murphys Estates | Zone 8b |
| Murrells Inlet | Zone 8b |
| Myrtle Beach | Zone 8b |
| Neeses | Zone 8b |
| New Ellenton | Zone 8b |
| Newberry | Zone 8a |
| Newport | Zone 8a |
| Newry | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Nichols | Zone 8b |
| Ninety Six | Zone 8a |
| Norris | Zone 8a |
| North | Zone 8b |
| North Augusta | Zone 8b |
| North Charleston | Zone 8b and 9a |
| North Hartsville | Zone 8a and 8b |
| North Myrtle Beach | Zone 8b |
| Northlake | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Norway | Zone 8b |
| Oak Grove | Zone 8b |
| Oakland | Zone 8b |
| Olanta | Zone 8b |
| Olar | Zone 8b |
| Orangeburg | Zone 8b |
| Oswego | Zone 8b |
| Pacolet | Zone 8a |
| Pageland | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Parker | Zone 8a |
| Parksville | Zone 8b |
| Patrick | Zone 8a |
| Pawleys Island | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Paxville | Zone 8b |
| Peak | Zone 8a |
| Pelion | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Pelzer | Zone 8a |
| Pendleton | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Perry | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Pickens | Zone 8a |
| Piedmont | Zone 8a |
| Pine Ridge | Zone 8b |
| Pinewood | Zone 8b |
| Pinopolis | Zone 8b |
| Plum Branch | Zone 8b |
| Pomaria | Zone 8a |
| Port Royal | Zone 9a and 9b |
| Powdersville | Zone 8a |
| Princeton | Zone 8a |
| Privateer | Zone 8b |
| Promised Land | Zone 8a |
| Prosperity | Zone 8a |
| Quinby | Zone 8b |
| Ravenel | Zone 9a |
| Red Bank | Zone 8b |
| Red Hill | Zone 8b |
| Reevesville | Zone 8b |
| Reidville | Zone 8a |
| Rembert | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Richburg | Zone 8a |
| Ridge Spring | Zone 8a |
| Ridgeland | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Ridgeville | Zone 8b |
| Ridgeway | Zone 8a |
| Riverview | Zone 8a |
| Rock Hill | Zone 8a |
| Rockville | Zone 9a |
| Roebuck | Zone 8a |
| Rowesville | Zone 8b |
| Ruby | Zone 8a |
| Russellville | Zone 8b |
| Salem | Zone 8a |
| Salley | Zone 8b |
| Saluda | Zone 8a |
| Sangaree | Zone 8b |
| Sans Souci | Zone 8a |
| Santee | Zone 8b |
| Saxon | Zone 8a |
| Scotia | Zone 8b |
| Scranton | Zone 8b |
| Seabrook Island | Zone 9a |
| Sellers | Zone 8b |
| Seneca | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Seven Oaks | Zone 8b |
| Sharon | Zone 8a |
| Shell Point | Zone 9a |
| Shiloh | Zone 8b |
| Silverstreet | Zone 8a |
| Simpsonville | Zone 8a |
| Six Mile | Zone 8a |
| Slater-Marietta | Zone 8a |
| Smoaks | Zone 8b |
| Smyrna | Zone 8a |
| Snelling | Zone 8b |
| Socastee | Zone 8b |
| Society Hill | Zone 8b |
| South Congaree | Zone 8b |
| South Sumter | Zone 8b |
| Southern Shops | Zone 8a |
| Springdale | Zone 8a |
| Springdale | Zone 8b |
| Springfield | Zone 8b |
| St. Andrews | Zone 8b |
| St. George | Zone 8b |
| St. Matthews | Zone 8b |
| St. Stephen | Zone 8b |
| Starr | Zone 8a |
| Startex | Zone 8a |
| Stateburg | Zone 8b |
| Stuckey | Zone 8b |
| Sullivan’s Island | Zone 9a |
| Summerton | Zone 8b |
| Summerville | Zone 8b and 9a |
| Summit | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Sumter | Zone 8b |
| Surfside Beach | Zone 8b |
| Swansea | Zone 8b |
| Sycamore | Zone 8b |
| Tatum | Zone 8a |
| Taylors | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Tega Cay | Zone 8a |
| Tigerville | Zone 8a |
| Timmonsville | Zone 8b |
| Travelers Rest | Zone 8a |
| Trenton | Zone 8a |
| Troy | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Turbeville | Zone 8b |
| Ulmer | Zone 8b |
| Union | Zone 8a |
| Utica | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Valley Falls | Zone 8a |
| Vance | Zone 8b |
| Varnville | Zone 8b |
| Wade Hampton | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Wagener | Zone 8a |
| Walhalla | Zone 8a |
| Wallace | Zone 8a |
| Walterboro | Zone 8b |
| Ward | Zone 8a |
| Ware Place | Zone 8a |
| Ware Shoals | Zone 8a |
| Warrenville | Zone 8b |
| Waterloo | Zone 8a |
| Watts Mills | Zone 8a |
| Wedgefield | Zone 8b |
| Welcome | Zone 8a |
| Wellford | Zone 8a |
| West Columbia | Zone 8b |
| West Pelzer | Zone 8a |
| West Union | Zone 8a |
| Westminster | Zone 8a |
| Whitmire | Zone 8a |
| Wilkinson Heights | Zone 8b |
| Williams | Zone 8b |
| Williamston | Zone 8a |
| Willington | Zone 8a and 8b |
| Williston | Zone 8b |
| Windsor | Zone 8b |
| Winnsboro | Zone 8a |
| Winnsboro Mills | Zone 8a |
| Woodfield | Zone 8b |
| Woodford | Zone 8b |
| Woodruff | Zone 8a |
| Yemassee | Zone 8b |
| York | Zone 8a |