Best Plants for Indiana

Finding the best plants for Indiana's climate is easy with the right growing zone information. To find the best plants for your region of the state, search by zip code or select your town from the list below.
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Whether you're growing vegetables in your raised beds at home, or a landscape architect creating your next masterpiece, PlantGuideOnline.com is your comprehensive guide to the best plants for Indiana. Search for your town in the list or click below to find planting information for a different state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our database includes vegetables, fruits, flowers and more that will grow well in Indiana. Search by town name or zip code to find the best plants for your area of Indiana.
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Our information is current through the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This data was released in 2023 and is based on weather data from the 1991 - 2020 time period in the United States. The map of Indiana's growing zone below is based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature in the state.

Is Indiana not the right state? Find the best plants for other regions of the United States by selecting a different state from the list below.
Best Plants By State
The Plant Guide Online combines decades of research to provide plant recommendations for every state's climate. By combining information from the USDA with data from top sources like the University of Georgia Weather Network, we are able to provide the most accurate and up to date information possible.

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Brass Watering Can

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Wooden Chicken Coop

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
Plants by Town
Ready to find the best plants for your area based on the latest scientific data? Let us be your guide to the best plants for Indiana! Begin by selecting your town in the list below.
The Plant Guide Online has been providing growing information for Indiana based on the latest scientific data since 2011. We combine the latest growing zone information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with university databases specific to Indiana to give you the most up to date growing information for your individual town. Whether you're an amateur gardener or a professional landscape architect, let us be your guide to the right plants for Indiana's climate.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Metal Arbor Trellis

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Wooden Chicken Coop

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
The Best Plants for Every State!
Need to find plants for a state other than Indiana? We have growing information for every town and zip code in the entire United States. Select a different state below to begin exploring the best plants for other areas.
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