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Best Plants For Homestead, MT

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

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

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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 Homestead

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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 Homestead

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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 Homestead

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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 Homestead, MT climate.

№ 01What vegetables grow well in Homestead?+

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

№ 02What fruits grow well in Homestead?+

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

№ 03What flowers grow well in Homestead?+

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

№ 04What trees grow well in Homestead?+

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

№ 05What shrubs grow well in Homestead?+

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

Map of MT Hardiness Zones

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

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

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Best Time to Plant in Homestead

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

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Homestead's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 3b

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -104.5369

Latitude: 48.4202

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

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

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Map of Homestead

— Map —Lat 48.4202, Lon -104.5369
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