Best Plants For Alatna, AK
A variety of plants are suitable for Alatna's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 1a, with average annual lows of -60 to -55 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Alatna, AK based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Alatna
- Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
- Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
- Black Willow (Salix nigra)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Larch (Larix decidua)
- Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana)
- Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
- Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa)
- Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides)
- Red Cedar (Thuja plicata)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)
- Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)
- Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa)
- Tamarack (Larix laricina)
- Western Larch (Larix occidentalis)
- White Spruce (Picea glauca)
Fruits for Alatna
- Arctic root Rhodiola rosea fruit
- Basket of Gold Berries
- Cloudberry
- Cranberries
- Ground cherries
- Honeyberries
- Ittoqqortoormiit Berries
- Labrador Tea berries
- Lingonberries
- Lowbush Blueberries
- Mountain Ash berries
- Northern Wild Raspberries
- Red Bearberries
- Roseroot Stonecrop
- Salal berries
- Siberian Crabapples
- Snowberries
- White Bearberries
- Wild Strawberries
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Flowers for Alatna
- Arctic Carnation (Dianthus Arvernensis)
- Arctic Poppy (Papaver Radicatum)
- Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis)
- Coral Aloe(Aloe Striata)
- Crocus (Crocus Vernus)
- Downy Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa)
- Dwarf Irises (Iris Reticulata)
- Harlequin Shrimp Plant (Justicia Brandegeana)
- Lily of the Valley (Convallaria Majalis)
- Neptune's Gold Sea Holly (Eryngium)
- Polar Bear Zinnia (Zinnia Elegans)
- Purple Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris)
- Purple Passionflower (Passiflora Incarnata)
- Siberian Squill (Scilla Siberica)
- Snow Queen Marigold (Tagetes Erecta)
- Snowdrops (Galanthus Woronowii)
- Tiger Lily (Lilium Lancifolium)
- Velvet Sage (Salvia Leucantha)
- Velvet Trumpet Vine (Clytostoma Callistegioides)
- Wallflower (Erysimum Cheiri)
Vegetables for Alatna
- Beetroot
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Collard Greens
- Green Onions
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Mustard Greens
- Parsnips
- Radishes
- Romaine Lettuce
- Rutabaga
- Salad Greens
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
- Turnips
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Alatna, AK climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Alatna?+
Some of the best vegetables for Alatna, AK include beetroot, bok choy and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage and Carrots based on Alatna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Alatna?+
Some of the best fruits for Alatna, AK include arctic root rhodiola rosea fruit, basket of gold berries and cloudberry. Other recommended fruits include Cranberries, Ground cherries and Honeyberries based on Alatna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Alatna?+
Some of the best flowers for Alatna, AK include arctic carnation (dianthus arvernensis), arctic poppy (papaver radicatum) and canary island sage (salvia canariensis). Other recommended flowers include Coral Aloe(Aloe Striata), Crocus (Crocus Vernus) and Downy Rose Myrtle (Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa) based on Alatna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Alatna?+
Some of the best trees for Alatna, AK include balsam fir (abies balsamea), black spruce (picea mariana) and black willow (salix nigra). Other recommended trees include Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Eastern Larch (Larix decidua) based on Alatna's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Alatna?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Alatna, AK. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of AK Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Alatna hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alaska.
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Best Time to Plant in Alatna
Check the growing calendar for Alatna at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Alatna's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 1a
Longitude: -152.8385
Latitude: 66.5638
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -60 to -55
The USDA growing zone is 1a in Alatna, AK. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Alatna is -60 to -55 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Alatna.
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Map of Alatna
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