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Best Plants For Washington Park, IL

A variety of plants are suitable for Washington Park's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Washington Park, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Washington Park include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums for the best results.

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Trees for Washington Park

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree

Fruits for Washington Park

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Washington Park

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Washington Park

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • 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 Washington Park, IL climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Washington Park?+

Some of the best vegetables for Washington Park, IL include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Washington Park's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Washington Park?+

Some of the best fruits for Washington Park, IL include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Washington Park's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Washington Park?+

Some of the best flowers for Washington Park, IL include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Washington Park's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Washington Park?+

Some of the best trees for Washington Park, IL include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Washington Park's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Washington Park?+

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

Map of IL Hardiness Zones

— Plate —IL · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Washington Park, IL
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Washington Park 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 Washington Park

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

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Washington Park's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -90.0928

Latitude: 38.6285

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Washington Park, 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 Washington Park is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Washington Park.

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Map of Washington Park

— Map —Lat 38.6285, Lon -90.0928
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