Re: Sunset Zones

**C* E* <C*@CatrionaTudorErler.com>**

Also, plant labels in nurseries don't include the Sunset zones - or the AHS heat zones for that matter.  It would be great if someone would come up with a formula that combined the three systems (Sunset, USDA, AHS) so there could be one useful, universal (well at least North American) rating system for plants.  
Catriona
On Jul 27, 2011, at 9:59 AM, Catriona Erler wrote:

> Sunset went national with their "National Garden Book," but I think the USDA zones are so ingrained in most people's minds, the more detailed climate zones they had developed for the western states never caught on.  
> Catriona
> 
> On Jul 27, 2011, at 9:13 AM, Sandie Parrott wrote:
>> In Michigan I've not heard anyone refer to Sunset maps. We primarily is
>> hardiness zones.
>> 
>> Nancy, how about you...do you use Sunset maps?
>> 
>> Sandie Parrott
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