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Best Plants For Lamar Heights, MO

A variety of plants are suitable for Lamar Heights's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Lamar Heights, MO based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Lamar Heights include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums for the best results.

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Trees for Lamar Heights

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree

Fruits for Lamar Heights

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Lamar Heights

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower

Vegetables for Lamar Heights

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • 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 Lamar Heights, MO climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Lamar Heights?+

Some of the best vegetables for Lamar Heights, MO include beets, bell peppers and broccoli. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Lamar Heights's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 02What fruits grow well in Lamar Heights?+

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

№ 03What flowers grow well in Lamar Heights?+

Some of the best flowers for Lamar Heights, MO include azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums. Other recommended flowers include Coneflowers, Daffodils and Daylilies based on Lamar Heights's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 04What trees grow well in Lamar Heights?+

Some of the best trees for Lamar Heights, MO include american beech, american holly and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Blue Spruce and Dogwood based on Lamar Heights's USDA hardiness zone.

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Lamar Heights?+

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

Map of MO Hardiness Zones

— Plate —MO · USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Lamar Heights, MO
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Lamar Heights 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 Lamar Heights

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

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Lamar Heights's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -94.2955

Latitude: 37.4937

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Lamar Heights, 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 Lamar Heights is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Lamar Heights.

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Map of Lamar Heights

— Map —Lat 37.4937, Lon -94.2955
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