Regional Gardening Profile

Kentucky Garden Guide

Humid subtropical with moderate winters and warm summers.

USDA Zones
Zone 6a - 7b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Goldenrod, Purple Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan

Best Vegetables

Pole Beans, Heirloom Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Potatoes

Best Herbs

Mint, Garlic, Basil, Chamomile

Best Trees

Tulip Poplar, Kentucky Coffeetree, Sugar Maple

Native Plants

Goldenrod, Kentucky Bluegrass, Heirloom Beans