To give new plants the best shot at thriving, check the hardiness zones for each plant (listed below). When you only plant varieties that will survive in your zone, your front yard has a better chance of growing well. Hardiness Zones (for Garvinea): 7 to 10 Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Different types of hosta are suited to survive in different hardiness zones, so check the preferred temperatures for that specific variety before bringing it home. Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 (will vary) Hardiness Zones: 10 and 11 Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11