Best Plants For Wilmington, IL
A variety of plants are suitable for Wilmington'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 Wilmington, IL based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Wilmington
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus Americana)
- American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
- Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Fruits for Wilmington
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Gooseberries
- Hardy kiwi
- Honeyberries
- Mulberries.
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Wilmington
- Asters
- Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)
- Coneflowers (Echinacea)
- Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
- Forsythia
- Hardy Geraniums
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Iris
- Lilacs (Syringa)
- Marigolds (Tagetes)
- Peonies (Paeonia)
- Petunias
- Rhododendrons
- Roses (Rosa)
- Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)
- Sunflowers (Helianthus)
- Tulips (Tulipa)
- Zinnias
Vegetables for Wilmington
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Pumpkins
- 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 Wilmington, IL climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Wilmington?+
Some of the best vegetables for Wilmington, IL include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Wilmington's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Wilmington?+
Some of the best fruits for Wilmington, IL include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord grapes based on Wilmington's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Wilmington?+
Some of the best flowers for Wilmington, IL include asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers (Echinacea), Daylilies (Hemerocallis) and Forsythia based on Wilmington's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Wilmington?+
Some of the best trees for Wilmington, 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 Wilmington's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Wilmington?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Wilmington, IL. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of IL Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Check the growing calendar for Wilmington at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Wilmington's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -88.164
Latitude: 41.3207
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10
The USDA growing zone is 5b in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Wilmington.
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