Best Plants For Council Bluffs, IA

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A variety of plants are suitable for Council Bluffs's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Council Bluffs, IA based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Council Bluffs include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

Trees for Council Bluffs

American Elm
Balsam Fir
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Colorado Blue Spruce
Common Juniper
Dogwood
Eastern Redbud
Eastern White Pine
Honey Locust
Japanese Maple
Northern Red Oak
Norway Spruce
Paper Birch
Pin Oak
Red Maple
Sugar Maple
Sweetgum
White Ash
Yellow Buckeye

Fruits for Council Bluffs

Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries

Flowers for Council Bluffs

Black-eyed Susan
Bleeding heart
Butterfly Bush
Columbine.
Coneflower
Daffodils
Daylily
Geranium
Hydrangea
Lavender
Marigold
Pansies
Peony
Rhododendron
Rose
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
Sunflower
Tulips
Zinnia

Vegetables for Council Bluffs

Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
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 Council Bluffs, IA climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Council Bluffs, IA include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Council Bluffs's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of IA Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Council Bluffs

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

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Council Bluffs's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 51503, 51501, 51502

Longitude: -95.8516

Latitude: 41.2369

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Council Bluffs, IA.

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