Best Plants For Plum Valley, IL
A variety of plants are suitable for Plum Valley'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 Plum Valley, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Plum Valley
- 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 Plum Valley
- 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 Plum Valley
- 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 Plum Valley
- 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 Plum Valley, IL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Plum Valley?+
Some of the best vegetables for Plum Valley, IL include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Plum Valley's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Plum Valley?+
Some of the best fruits for Plum Valley, IL include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Plum Valley's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Plum Valley?+
Some of the best flowers for Plum Valley, IL include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Plum Valley's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Plum Valley?+
Some of the best trees for Plum Valley, IL include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Plum Valley's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Plum Valley?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Plum Valley, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IL Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Plum Valley 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 Plum Valley
Check the growing calendar for Plum Valley at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Plum Valley's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -87.5442
Latitude: 41.4611
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Plum Valley, 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 Plum Valley is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Plum Valley.
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Map of Plum Valley
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