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Best Plants For Grand Marais, MN

A variety of plants are suitable for Grand Marais's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 3b, with average annual lows of -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Grand Marais, MN based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Grand Marais include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apple, apricot and blackberry will flourish.

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

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Trees for Grand Marais

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  • American ElmTree
  • Amur MapleTree
  • Balsam FirTree
  • Colorado Blue SpruceTree
  • Eastern RedbudTree
  • Eastern White PineTree
  • Green AshTree
  • HackberryTree
  • Northern Pin OakTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Norway MapleTree
  • Ohio BuckeyeTree
  • Paper BirchTree
  • Pin CherryTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Siberian SpruceTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • TamarackTree
  • White PoplarTree

Fruits for Grand Marais

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  • AppleFruit
  • ApricotFruit
  • BlackberryFruit
  • BlueberryFruit
  • CherryFruit
  • CranberryFruit
  • CurrantFruit
  • ElderberryFruit
  • GooseberryFruit
  • GrapeFruit
  • HaskapFruit
  • JuneberryFruit
  • LingonberryFruit
  • PearFruit
  • PlumFruit
  • RaspberryFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon BerriesFruit
  • Sea BuckthornFruit
  • StrawberryFruit

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Flowers for Grand Marais

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  • AsterFlower
  • Black-eyed SusanFlower
  • Bleeding HeartFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • FoxgloveFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • Lily of the ValleyFlower
  • LupineFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • NasturtiumsFlower
  • PansyFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • Poppies.Flower
  • Shasta DaisyFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • Sweet WilliamFlower
  • TulipsFlower

Vegetables for Grand Marais

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CollardsVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LeeksVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • ParsnipVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • RutabagaVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TurnipsVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable

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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 Grand Marais, MN climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Grand Marais?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Grand Marais?+

Some of the best fruits for Grand Marais, MN include apple, apricot and blackberry. Other recommended fruits include Blueberry, Cherry and Cranberry based on Grand Marais's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 03What flowers grow well in Grand Marais?+

Some of the best flowers for Grand Marais, MN include aster, black-eyed susan and bleeding heart. Other recommended flowers include Coneflower, Daffodils and Daylily based on Grand Marais's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Grand Marais?+

Some of the best trees for Grand Marais, MN include american elm, amur maple and balsam fir. Other recommended trees include Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern Redbud and Eastern White Pine based on Grand Marais's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Grand Marais?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Grand Marais, 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 Grand Marais, MN
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais

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

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Grand Marais's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 3b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -90.3445

Latitude: 47.7588

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -35 to -30

The USDA growing zone is 3b in Grand Marais, 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 Grand Marais is -35 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Grand Marais.

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Map of Grand Marais

— Map —Lat 47.7588, Lon -90.3445
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