Best Plants For Lima, OH
A variety of plants are suitable for Lima's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Lima, OH based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Lima
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Common Juniper
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Japanese Maple
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Pin Oak
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for Lima
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for Lima
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for Lima
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- 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 Lima, OH climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Lima?+
Some of the best vegetables for Lima, OH include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Lima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Lima?+
Some of the best fruits for Lima, OH include apples, apricot and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Currants and Elderberries based on Lima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Lima?+
Some of the best flowers for Lima, OH include black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush. Other recommended flowers include Columbine., Coneflower and Daffodils based on Lima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Lima?+
Some of the best trees for Lima, OH include american elm, balsam fir and black cherry. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce and Common Juniper based on Lima's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Lima?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Lima, OH. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of OH Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Lima hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Ohio.
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Best Time to Plant in Lima
Check the growing calendar for Lima at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Lima's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -84.112
Latitude: 40.741
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in Lima, OH. 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 Lima is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Lima.
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