Best Plants For Potomac, IL

plants by zone map for Potomac, IL

A variety of plants are suitable for Potomac'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 Potomac, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Potomac 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 Potomac

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 Potomac

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 Potomac

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 Potomac

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 Potomac, IL climate.

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

Map of IL Hardiness Zones

plants by zone map for Potomac, ILChoose plants with your zone in mind

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

Best Time to Plant in Potomac

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

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

@@town.primaryImage.altRaised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Potomac's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 61865

Longitude: -87.7977

Latitude: 40.3067

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

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

Map of Potomac

All Towns In IL

Tools You'll Love

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Plants For Other States

Looking for the best plants in a different area of the United States? Click on a button below to find plants that are ideal for that state's temperatures.

To see our latest gardening and homesteading projects, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.