Best Plants For Stratford, IA
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
Zip Codes: 50249
Longitude: -93.9274
Latitude: 42.2696
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15
The USDA growing zone is 5a in Stratford, IA. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Stratford, IA.
Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Small Greenhouse Kit
Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Stratford at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American Elm (Ulmus americana)
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
River Birch (Betula nigra)
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)
White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
White fir (Abies concolor)
White Oak (Quercus alba)
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord Grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon Berry
Strawberries
Flowers
Aster
Azaleas
Bee Balm
Black-Eyed Susans
Columbines
Coneflowers
Daffodils
Daylilies
Garden Phlox
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Irises
Marigolds
Peonies
Primrose
Rhododendrons
Rudbeckia
Russian Sage
Sunflowers
Tulips
Vegetables
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini.
Seed Starting Trays
Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.
Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Raised Garden Bed Kit
Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.
Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.