District of Columbia · South
Washington, DC
Zone-aware planting reference for Washington. Population 689,545; USDA hardiness zone 8a; nearest curated zip code 20068.
- USDA zone
- 8a
- Population
- 689,545
- Last spring frost
- 03/24
- First fall frost
- 11/18
- Growing season
- 241 days
- Nearest zip
- 20068
Local timing baseline
Detailed guidance for this section is being prepared. Check back soon.
Crops suited to Washington
Crops whose USDA zone range includes zone 8a. 80 crops match.
Tree fruit
14 crops
Berries
10 crops
zone 8a Aronia (Black Chokeberry)
Aronia melanocarpa
zones 3a–8a
zone 8a Black Raspberry
Rubus occidentalis
zones 4a–8a
zone 8a Blackberry
Rubus subgenus Rubus
zones 5a–9a
zone 8a Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
zones 3b–9a
zone 8a Everbearing Strawberry
Fragaria x ananassa
zones 3b–9a
zone 8a Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum
zones 3b–10a
Nuts
6 crops
Vegetables
40 crops
zone 8a Arugula
Eruca vesicaria
zones 3b–9a
zone 8a Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
zones 3b–8b
zone 8a Beet
Beta vulgaris
zones 3a–9a
zone 8a Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
zones 3a–9a
zone 8a Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
zones 3b–8a
zone 8a Bush Bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
zones 3b–9a
Herbs
10 crops
Frequently asked questions
- What USDA zone is Washington, DC?
Washington sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a, based on the nearest zip code (20068).
- When are the average last and first frost dates in Washington?
Based on the nearest weather station, Washington averages a last spring frost around 03/24 and a first fall frost around 11/18, for a growing season of about 241 days.
- What crops grow well in Washington?
80 crops in the ZonePlant database have a recommended USDA zone range that includes zone 8a. Tree fruit, berries, and most common vegetables are well-suited; check each crop page for variety-level guidance.
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