Best Plants For Carrington, ND

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

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

For flower beds, go with choices like astilbe (astilbe), black-eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

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Trees for Carrington

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 Carrington

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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Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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Flowers for Carrington

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 Carrington

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 Carrington, ND climate.

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

Map of ND Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Carrington ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of North Dakota.

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Metal Arbor Trellis

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Best Time to Plant in Carrington

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

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Carrington's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4a

Zip Codes: 58421

Longitude: -99.1307

Latitude: 47.452

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25

The USDA growing zone is 4a in Carrington, ND. 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 Carrington is -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Carrington, ND.

Map of Carrington

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Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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