County FIPS 37183 · Verified Federal Agronomic Profile
Wake County, North Carolina — Growing, Soil & Horticulture Atlas
USDA Plant Hardiness
Zone 8a
Source: PRISM / USDA ARS (2026-11-01)
NOAA 50% Frost Window
Apr 03 → Nov 04
215 avg growing days (NOAA NCEI)
NRCS SSURGO Soil Profile
Piedmont Red Clay Loam
Cecil Sandy Clay Loam · pH 5.2 – 6.2
USDA APHIS & Drought
Imported Fire Ant (County Regulated)
None (Normal Moisture)
USDA PLANTS Native Matches (NC)
Verified Local Entities in Wake County
Extension Office: NC State Cooperative Extension — Wake County Center
Piedmont Heritage Garden CenterRetail Garden Center
Southeastern perennials, native azaleas & independent retail garden supply
Verify Credential (AGA-2026-00141) →JC Raulston Arboretum at NC StateBotanical Garden & Arboretum
10-acre public plant evaluation arboretum, woody ornamentals & trials
North Carolina Native Plant Society — Piedmont ChapterNative Plant Society
Native seed rescue, spring plant sales & pollinator habitat restoration
Upcoming Event: Southeastern Independent Nursery & Hardscape Exchange (Feb 18 – Feb 19, 2027) · Piedmont Heritage Garden Center
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