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Best Plants For Clinton, MN

A variety of plants are suitable for Clinton's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4b, with average annual lows of -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Clinton, MN based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

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

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Trees for Clinton

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  • American BasswoodTree
  • American BeechTree
  • American ElmTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black SpruceTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Eastern HemlockTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway SpruceTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Red MapleTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • TamarackTree
  • White SpruceTree
  • Yellow BirchTree

Fruits for Clinton

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CrabapplesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HoneyberriesFruit
  • KiwifruitsFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon Berries.Fruit
  • Sour CherriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Clinton

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  • Aster (Aster)Flower
  • Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)Flower
  • Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)Flower
  • Campanula (Campanula)Flower
  • Columbine (Aquilegia)Flower
  • Coral Bells (Heuchera)Flower
  • Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).Flower
  • Daylily (Hemerocallis)Flower
  • Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)Flower
  • Goldenrod (Solidago)Flower
  • Hosta (Hosta)Flower
  • Hydrangea (Hydrangea)Flower
  • Lupine (Lupinus)Flower
  • Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)Flower
  • Peony (Paeonia)Flower
  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Flower
  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)Flower
  • Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)Flower
  • Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)Flower
  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)Flower

Vegetables for Clinton

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • Collard GreensVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • ParsnipsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishVegetable
  • RutabagasVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss chardVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • Winter squash.Vegetable

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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 Clinton, MN climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Clinton?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Clinton?+

Some of the best fruits for Clinton, MN include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Crabapples based on Clinton's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Clinton?+

Some of the best flowers for Clinton, MN include aster (aster), black eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Campanula (Campanula), Columbine (Aquilegia) and Coral Bells (Heuchera) based on Clinton's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Clinton?+

Some of the best trees for Clinton, MN include american basswood, american beech and american elm. Other recommended trees include Balsam Fir, Black Cherry and Black Spruce based on Clinton's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Clinton?+

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

Map of MN Hardiness Zones

— Plate —MN · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Clinton, MN
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Clinton hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Minnesota.

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Best Time to Plant in Clinton

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

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Clinton's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -96.4414

Latitude: 45.4632

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20

The USDA growing zone is 4b in Clinton, MN. 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 Clinton is -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Clinton.

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Clinton, MN.

Map of Clinton

— Map —Lat 45.4632, Lon -96.4414
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