Best Plants For Beacon, IA
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -92.6814
Latitude: 41.2745
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10
The USDA growing zone is 5b in Beacon, 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 Beacon, IA.
Raised Garden Bed Kit
Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Self Watering Plant Pots
Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Beacon at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
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
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Gooseberries
Hardy kiwi
Honeyberries
Mulberries.
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Flowers
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
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Pumpkins
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Seed Starting Trays
Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.
Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.
Self Watering Plant Pots
Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.