Best Plants For Sterling, CO
A variety of plants are suitable for Sterling's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5b, with average annual lows of -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Sterling, CO based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Sterling
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus Americana)
- American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Fruits for Sterling
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Hardy kiwi
- Honeyberries
- Mulberries.
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Sterling
- Asters
- Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)
- Coneflowers (Echinacea)
- Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
- Forsythia
- Hardy Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lilacs (Syringa)
- Marigolds (Tagetes)
- Peonies (Paeonia)
- Petunias
- Rhododendrons
- Roses (Rosa)
- Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)
- Sunflowers (Helianthus)
- Tulips (Tulipa)
- Zinnias
Vegetables for Sterling
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Pumpkins
- 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 Sterling, CO climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Sterling?+
Some of the best vegetables for Sterling, CO include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Sterling's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Sterling?+
Some of the best fruits for Sterling, CO include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord grapes based on Sterling's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Sterling?+
Some of the best flowers for Sterling, CO include asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers (Echinacea), Daylilies (Hemerocallis) and Forsythia based on Sterling's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Sterling?+
Some of the best trees for Sterling, CO include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and american sycamore (platanus occidentalis). Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) based on Sterling's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Sterling?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Sterling, CO. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of CO Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Sterling 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 Sterling
Check the growing calendar for Sterling at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Sterling's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -103.1925
Latitude: 40.6205
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10
The USDA growing zone is 5b in Sterling, 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 Sterling is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Sterling.
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