Best Plants For Richland, MI

plants by zone map for Richland, MI

A variety of plants are suitable for Richland'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 Richland, MI based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Richland include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

Trees for Richland

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 Richland

Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries

Flowers for Richland

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 Richland

Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini

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 Richland, MI climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Richland, MI include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Richland's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of MI Hardiness Zones

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Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Richland ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Michigan.

Best Time to Plant in Richland

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

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Richland's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 49083

Longitude: -85.4553

Latitude: 42.3762

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Richland, MI. 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 Richland is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Richland, MI.

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