Best Plants For Harris, IA

plants by zone map for Harris, IA

A variety of plants are suitable for Harris's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5a, with average annual lows of -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Harris, IA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Harris include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, azaleas and bee balm for the best results.

Trees for Harris

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 for Harris

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord Grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon Berry
Strawberries

Flowers for Harris

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 for Harris

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini.

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 Harris, IA climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Harris, IA include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Harris's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of IA Hardiness Zones

plants by zone map for Harris, IAChoose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Harris ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Iowa.

Best Time to Plant in Harris

Check the growing calendar for Harris at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Harris's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5a

Zip Codes: 51345

Longitude: -95.4372

Latitude: 43.4451

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

The USDA growing zone is 5a in Harris, IA. 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 Harris is -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Harris, IA.

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