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United States regional guide · WY

Permaculture in Wyoming

Wyoming’s high elevation, dry air, strong wind, alkaline ground, and severe winter cold produce a demanding growing environment. Sheltered valleys, snow capture, irrigation, and short-season hardy plants offer the best opportunities.

USDA span

3a–7a

Census region

West

Climate starting point

USDA hardiness zones in Wyoming

Wyoming includes USDA zones 3a–7a. 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 3aZone 3bZone 4aZone 4bZone 5aZone 5bZone 6aZone 6bZone 7a

State flower

Indian paintbrush

Castilleja linariifolia

Regional plant starting points

Plants to explore for a Wyoming design

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

01Zones 2–6