Do you ever feel like you live in the wrong gardening zone? Do you live in a cold zone but crave the dramatic and lush look of a tropical garden?
The tropical look is sure to stand out and goes perfectly with hot summers, especially if your backyard has a lounge area or pool. There are lists of so-called cold-hardy tropical plants online, but many of them can only survive up to zones 7 or 8, which is considered warm by northern gardeners! This article will describe tropical-looking plants that can survive down to at least Zone 5.
