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Best Plants For Sullivan, MO

A variety of plants are suitable for Sullivan's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6b, with average annual lows of -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Sullivan, MO based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, azalea and begonia for the best results.

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Trees for Sullivan

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)Tree
  • Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)Tree
  • Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)Tree
  • Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)Tree
  • Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Norway Spruce (Picea abies)Tree
  • Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)Tree
  • Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)Tree
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Fruits for Sullivan

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • HazelnutsFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Sullivan

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleaFlower
  • BegoniaFlower
  • Black Eyed SusanFlower
  • ConeflowerFlower
  • DaffodilFlower
  • DahliaFlower
  • DaylilyFlower
  • GeraniumFlower
  • HostaFlower
  • HydrangeaFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldFlower
  • PeonyFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RoseFlower
  • SunflowerFlower
  • TulipFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for Sullivan

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels SproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • OnionVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • Red PeppersVegetable
  • Romaine LettuceVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • 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 Sullivan, MO climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Sullivan?+

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

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Sullivan?+

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

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Sullivan?+

Some of the best flowers for Sullivan, MO include aster, azalea and begonia. Other recommended flowers include Black Eyed Susan, Coneflower and Daffodil based on Sullivan's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Sullivan?+

Some of the best trees for Sullivan, MO include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american sycamore (platanus occidentalis) and black cherry (prunus serotina). Other recommended trees include Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) and Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) based on Sullivan's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Sullivan?+

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

Map of MO Hardiness Zones

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plants by zone map for Sullivan, MO
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Choosing plants based on the Sullivan hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Missouri.

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Best Time to Plant in Sullivan

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Sullivan's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -91.1637

Latitude: 38.2129

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

The USDA growing zone is 6b in Sullivan, MO. 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 Sullivan is -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Sullivan.

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Map of Sullivan

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 38.2129, Lon -91.1637
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