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United States regional guide · RI

Permaculture in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s compact landscape is strongly moderated by Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic. Salt wind, humid summers, acidic soils, and dense settlement make small-space guilds and coastal shelter especially relevant.

USDA span

6a–7b

Census region

Northeast

Climate starting point

USDA hardiness zones in Rhode Island

Rhode Island includes USDA zones 6a–7b. Hardiness zones describe typical annual extreme minimum temperatures; within-state elevation, wind, water, soil, and urban heat can change what succeeds on a particular site.

Zone 6aZone 6bZone 7aZone 7b

State flower

Violet

Viola sororia

Regional plant starting points

Plants to explore for a Rhode Island design

These plants are useful starting points for researching a design in Rhode Island. Confirm each choice against your exact zone, site conditions, local ecology, and management goals.

01Zones 4–8