TravelUnderstanding Plant Tags, Seed PacketsUnderstanding the hardiness zone number will determine if the plant is right for your garden.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintMuch of the information you need to know can be found on plant tags and seed packets. Understanding this information can help you select plants suited to the growing conditions in your yard. Dreamstime/TNSTribune News Service5/6/2024|Updated: 5/6/20240:00X 1By Melinda Myers From Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Gardening is a wonderful way to grow your own food and create a beautiful landscape.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesTry These Recipes From Sean Sherman’s ‘Turtle Island’Nov 21, 2025Hot New Baking Cookbooks Will Keep Us Riding a Sugar High Through the HolidaysNov 21, 2025Ask Angi: How Should I Clean My Windows?Nov 20, 2025How to Preserve Fruits, Veggies, and Herbs and Bring a Little Sunshine to Cold MonthsNov 20, 2025Related TopicsseedsUSDA Plant Hardiness Zone Mapgardening tips