Best Plants For Penrose, CO
A variety of plants are suitable for Penrose's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Penrose, CO based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Penrose
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Common Juniper
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Japanese Maple
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Pin Oak
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for Penrose
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for Penrose
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Penrose
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini
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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 Penrose, CO climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Penrose?+
Some of the best vegetables for Penrose, CO include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Penrose's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Penrose?+
Some of the best fruits for Penrose, CO include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Penrose's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Penrose?+
Some of the best flowers for Penrose, CO include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Penrose's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Penrose?+
Some of the best trees for Penrose, CO include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Penrose's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Penrose?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Penrose, CO. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of CO Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Penrose hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Colorado.
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Best Time to Plant in Penrose
Check the growing calendar for Penrose at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Penrose's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -105.0004
Latitude: 38.4213
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Penrose, CO. 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 Penrose is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Penrose.
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