Best Plants For Benton, IL
USDA Growing Zone: 7a
Zip Codes: 62812
Longitude: -88.9179
Latitude: 38.0109
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Benton, 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 Benton, IL.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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

Metal Arbor Trellis
Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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

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 Benton at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Trees
American Beech
American Holly
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Blue Spruce
Dogwood
Eastern Red Cedar
Green Ash
Honey Locust
Northern Red Oak
Pin Oak.
Redbud
River Birch
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Sweetgum
White Ash
White Oak
White Pine
Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Kiwifruit
Mulberries
Nectarines
Pawpaw
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranates
Raspberries
Strawberries
Flowers
Azaleas
Butterfly Bush
Chrysanthemums
Coneflowers
Daffodils
Daylilies
Geraniums
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Iris
Lavender
Marigolds
Pansies
Petunias
Phlox
Roses
Salvia
Sunflowers
Tulips
Zinnia
Vegetables
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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

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