Last updated: May 10, 2026
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PlantWise is an online plant recommendation service that helps US gardeners identify plants suited to their USDA hardiness zone, sun conditions, and lifestyle preferences. The Service provides general horticultural guidance and links to third-party retailers where plants may be purchased.
All plant recommendations, care guides, pet safety ratings, and wildlife resistance information provided by PlantWise are for general informational purposes only. PlantWise is not a veterinary service, agricultural extension service, or licensed horticultural advisor.
Zone and climate limitations: USDA hardiness zone ratings reflect average annual minimum temperatures only. Actual plant performance in your specific location may vary significantly due to microclimates, elevation, wind exposure, frost pockets, soil drainage, snow cover, proximity to bodies of water, urban heat effects, and other local conditions. A plant rated for your zone is not guaranteed to survive in your specific site. PlantWise makes no representation that any recommended plant will survive, thrive, or perform as described in your garden.
Supplier and specimen quality: Plant hardiness can also be affected by the quality, size, and condition of the specimen at time of purchase, shipping stress, planting timing, and establishment care. PlantWise is not responsible for plant performance related to supplier quality or post-purchase care.
Pet safety: Pet safety ratings are based on generally published horticultural data and indicate that a plant is "not listed as toxic" in common references — they do not constitute a guarantee of safety for any specific animal. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before introducing new plants to areas accessible by your pets. In an emergency, contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
Wildlife resistance: Wildlife resistance ratings are general guidelines. Animal behavior varies by region, season, population pressure, and individual animal. PlantWise makes no guarantee that any plant will be avoided by deer, rabbits, groundhogs, or other wildlife.
PlantWise participates in affiliate marketing programs. We may earn a commission when you click affiliate links and make a qualifying purchase. This does not affect the price you pay. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our plant recommendations, which are based solely on horticultural data.
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THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. PLANTWISE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE; (B) PLANT RECOMMENDATIONS WILL PRODUCE SPECIFIC GARDENING RESULTS; (C) ANY RECOMMENDED PLANT WILL SURVIVE, THRIVE, OR PERFORM AS DESCRIBED IN YOUR SPECIFIC LOCATION, MICROCLIMATE, OR SOIL CONDITIONS; OR (D) PET SAFETY RATINGS ARE ACCURATE OR COMPLETE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC ANIMAL. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PLANTWISE AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PLANT DEATH OR FAILURE TO THRIVE; FINANCIAL LOSS FROM PLANT PURCHASES; PROPERTY DAMAGE; HARM, ILLNESS, OR DEATH OF PETS OR OTHER ANIMALS; ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM MICROCLIMATE CONDITIONS NOT REFLECTED IN USDA ZONE DATA; OR RELIANCE ON PET SAFETY, WILDLIFE RESISTANCE, OR CARE GUIDE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND EVEN IF PLANTWISE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will update the "Last updated" date when changes are made. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
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