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United States regional guide · TN

Permaculture in Tennessee

Tennessee stretches from Appalachian mountains across rolling basins to the warmer Mississippi plain. Ample rainfall and a long season support diverse food forests, while clay, slope, humidity, and late frost affect placement.

USDA span

6b–8b

Census region

South

Climate starting point

USDA hardiness zones in Tennessee

Tennessee includes USDA zones 6b–8b. 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 6bZone 7aZone 7bZone 8aZone 8b

State cultivated flower

Iris

Iris spp.

Regional plant starting points

Plants to explore for a Tennessee design

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

01Zones 5–9