Best Plants For New Salem, IL
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Zip Codes: 62357
Longitude: -90.8479
Latitude: 39.7076
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in New Salem, IL. 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 New Salem, IL.

Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Brass Watering Can
Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for New Salem at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
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
Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries
Flowers
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
Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.