One of the most important steps in choosing plants is making sure it is suited to your climate. Find your USDA zone using these state maps. You can then choose plants that are suggested for that USDA zone. Just click on the picture to see the full size map.
41. South Dakota USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 3b through 5a represented in South Dakota.
42. Tennessee USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 6a through 7b represented in Tennessee.
43. Texas USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 6a through 9b represented in Texas.
44. Utah USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 4b through 8a represented in Utah.
45. Vermont USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 3b through 6a represented in Vermont.
46. Virginia USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 5b through 8a represented in Virginia.
47. Washington USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 5a through 8b represented in Washington.
48. West Virginia USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 5b through 6b represented in West Virginia.
49. Wisconsin USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 3a through 5b represented in Wisconsin.
50. Wyoming USDA Zone Map

Photo © USDAUSDA Zones 3a through 5a represented in Wyoming.