Best Plants For Cresco, IA
USDA Growing Zone: 4b
Zip Codes: 52136
Longitude: -92.1163
Latitude: 43.3718
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20
The USDA growing zone is 4b in Cresco, 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 Cresco, IA.
Metal Arbor Trellis
Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.
Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.
Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.
Raised Garden Bed Kit
Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Cresco at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
American Basswood
American Beech
American Elm
Balsam Fir
Black Cherry
Black Spruce
Black Walnut
Colorado Blue Spruce
Eastern Hemlock
Eastern White Pine
Green Ash
Northern Red Oak
Norway Spruce
Paper Birch
Red Maple
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Tamarack
White Spruce
Yellow Birch
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Crabapples
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Honeyberries
Kiwifruits
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon Berries.
Sour Cherries
Strawberries
Flowers
Aster (Aster)
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Campanula (Campanula)
Columbine (Aquilegia)
Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).
Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)
Goldenrod (Solidago)
Hosta (Hosta)
Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
Lupine (Lupinus)
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)
Peony (Paeonia)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)
Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Vegetables
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes
Radish
Rutabagas
Spinach
Swiss chard
Turnips
Winter squash.
Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.
Self Watering Plant Pots
Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.
Seed Starting Trays
Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.
Large Greenhouse Kit
Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.