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 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.
