Best Plants For Republic, MI

plants by zone map for Republic, MI

A variety of plants are suitable for Republic's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4a, with average annual lows of -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Republic, MI based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

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

Trees for Republic

American Basswood
American Elm
American Sycamore
Balsam Fir
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Blue Spruce
Canadian Hemlock
Eastern Hemlock
Eastern White Pine
Hackberry
Hawthorn
Honey Locust
Northern Red Oak
Norway Spruce
River Birch
Sugar Maple
Tamarack
White Ash
White Spruce

Fruits for Republic

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Highbush cranberries
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon berries
Strawberries

Flowers for Republic

Astilbe (Astilbe)
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
Clematis (Clematis)
Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Coreopsis (Coreopsis)
Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Delphinium (Delphinium)
Hosta (Hosta spp.)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)
Lupine (Lupinus)
Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
Phlox (Phlox paniculata)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum)
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)
Veronica (Veronica)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Vegetables for Republic

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Sweet Corn
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 Republic, MI climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Republic, MI include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Republic's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of MI Hardiness Zones

plants by zone map for Republic, MIChoose plants with your zone in mind

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

Best Time to Plant in Republic

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

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Republic's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4a

Zip Codes: 49879

Longitude: -87.9819

Latitude: 46.3956

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25

The USDA growing zone is 4a in Republic, 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 Republic is -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Republic, MI.

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