Best Plants For Athens, IL
A variety of plants are suitable for Athens'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 Athens, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Athens
- 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 Athens
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for Athens
- 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 Athens
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini
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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 Athens, IL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best vegetables for Athens, IL include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best fruits for Athens, IL include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best flowers for Athens, IL include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Athens?+
Some of the best trees for Athens, IL include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Athens's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Athens?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Athens, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IL Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Athens hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Illinois.
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Best Time to Plant in Athens
Check the growing calendar for Athens at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Athens's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -89.7217
Latitude: 39.9618
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Athens, 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 Athens is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Athens.
Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Athens, IL.
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