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Best Plants For Virginia, MN

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

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Virginia 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 Virginia

20 on file
  • 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 Virginia

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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 Virginia

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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 Virginia

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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 Virginia, MN climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Virginia?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Virginia?+

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

№ 03What flowers grow well in Virginia?+

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

№ 04What trees grow well in Virginia?+

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

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Virginia?+

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

Choosing plants based on the Virginia 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 Virginia

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

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Virginia's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 3b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -92.5127

Latitude: 47.5168

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

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

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

Map of Virginia

— Map —Lat 47.5168, Lon -92.5127
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