Best Plants For Fort Benton, MT
A variety of plants are suitable for Fort Benton's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4a, with average annual lows of -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Fort Benton, MT based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Fort Benton
- American Basswood
- American Elm
- American Sycamore
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Blue Spruce
- Canadian Hemlock
- Eastern Hemlock
- Eastern White Pine
- Hackberry
- Hawthorn
- Honey Locust
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- River Birch
- Sugar Maple
- Tamarack
- White Ash
- White Spruce
Fruits for Fort Benton
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Hardy Kiwi
- Highbush cranberries
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon berries
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Fort Benton
- Astilbe (Astilbe)
- Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
- Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)
- Clematis (Clematis)
- Coral Bells (Heuchera)
- Coreopsis (Coreopsis)
- Daylily (Hemerocallis)
- Delphinium (Delphinium)
- Hosta (Hosta spp.)
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)
- Lupine (Lupinus)
- Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)
- Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
- Phlox (Phlox paniculata)
- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum)
- Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)
- Veronica (Veronica)
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Vegetables for Fort Benton
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Green beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Sweet Corn
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini
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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 Fort Benton, MT climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Fort Benton?+
Some of the best vegetables for Fort Benton, MT include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cucumbers based on Fort Benton's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Fort Benton?+
Some of the best fruits for Fort Benton, MT include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Currants based on Fort Benton's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Fort Benton?+
Some of the best flowers for Fort Benton, MT include astilbe (astilbe), black-eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis). Other recommended flowers include Clematis (Clematis), Coral Bells (Heuchera) and Coreopsis (Coreopsis) based on Fort Benton's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Fort Benton?+
Some of the best trees for Fort Benton, MT include american basswood, american elm and american sycamore. Other recommended trees include Balsam Fir, Black Cherry and Black Walnut based on Fort Benton's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Fort Benton?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Fort Benton, MT. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of MT Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Fort Benton 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 Fort Benton
Check the growing calendar for Fort Benton at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Fort Benton's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 4a
Longitude: -110.6557
Latitude: 47.8291
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25
The USDA growing zone is 4a in Fort Benton, 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 Fort Benton is -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Fort Benton.
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Map of Fort Benton
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