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Best Plants For Third Lake, IL

A variety of plants are suitable for Third Lake's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5b, with average annual lows of -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Third Lake, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Third Lake include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

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Trees for Third Lake

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus Americana)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)Tree
  • Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Tree
  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
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Fruits for Third Lake

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • Concord grapesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • Hardy kiwiFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • Mulberries.Fruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Third Lake

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  • AstersFlower
  • Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)Flower
  • Coneflowers (Echinacea)Flower
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • ForsythiaFlower
  • Hardy GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • Lilacs (Syringa)Flower
  • Marigolds (Tagetes)Flower
  • Peonies (Paeonia)Flower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • RhododendronsFlower
  • Roses (Rosa)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)Flower
  • Sunflowers (Helianthus)Flower
  • Tulips (Tulipa)Flower
  • ZinniasFlower
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Vegetables for Third Lake

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LeeksVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PumpkinsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Third Lake, IL climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Third Lake?+

Some of the best vegetables for Third Lake, IL include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Third Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Third Lake?+

Some of the best fruits for Third Lake, IL include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord grapes based on Third Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Third Lake?+

Some of the best flowers for Third Lake, IL include asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers (Echinacea), Daylilies (Hemerocallis) and Forsythia based on Third Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Third Lake?+

Some of the best trees for Third Lake, IL include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and american sycamore (platanus occidentalis). Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) based on Third Lake's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Third Lake?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Third Lake, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of IL Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”IL ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Third Lake, IL
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Third Lake 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 Third Lake

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

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Third Lake's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -88.0122

Latitude: 42.3709

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

The USDA growing zone is 5b in Third Lake, 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 Third Lake is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Third Lake.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Third Lake, IL.

Map of Third Lake

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 42.3709, Lon -88.0122
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