County FIPS 09110 · Verified Federal Agronomic Profile
Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut — Growing, Soil & Horticulture Atlas
Connecticut Planning Region Crosswalk (EPA-LAW-07): Maps 29 towns formerly under legacy Hartford/Tolland County FIPS (09003/09013) per Census Planning Region crosswalk.
USDA Plant Hardiness
Zone 6b
Source: PRISM / USDA ARS (2026-11-01)
NOAA 50% Frost Window
Apr 25 → Oct 18
176 avg growing days (NOAA NCEI)
NRCS SSURGO Soil Profile
Alluvial Sandy Loam
Hartford / Haven Sandy Loam · pH 5.4 – 6.5
USDA APHIS & Drought
Spotted Lanternfly Regulated Area
None (Normal Moisture)
USDA PLANTS Native Matches (CT)
Verified Local Entities in Capitol Planning Region
Extension Office: UConn Extension — Hartford County Center
Connecticut Valley Ornamental GrowersNursery & Garden Supply
Cold-hardy conifers, native shrubs & municipal street trees
Elizabeth Park Conservancy & Rose GardenHistoric Public Rose Garden
Oldest public municipal rose garden in the U.S. (15,000+ rose bushes)
Upcoming Event: New England Rose & Perennial Society Trials (Jun 12 – Jun 21, 2027) · Elizabeth Park Conservancy
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