Best Plants For Allen, SD
A variety of plants are suitable for Allen's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5a, with average annual lows of -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Allen, SD based on our analysis of the region's climate.
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Trees for Allen
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- American Elm (Ulmus americana)
- Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).
- Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
- Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
- Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
- Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
- Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- River Birch (Betula nigra)
- Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
- Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)
- White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
- White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
- White fir (Abies concolor)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- White Pine (Pinus strobus)
- Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)
Fruits for Allen
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Concord Grapes
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Gooseberries
- Grapes
- Hardy Kiwi
- Mulberries
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Saskatoon Berry
- Strawberries
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Flowers for Allen
- Aster
- Azaleas
- Bee Balm
- Black-Eyed Susans
- Columbines
- Coneflowers
- Daffodils
- Daylilies
- Garden Phlox
- Hostas
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Marigolds
- Peonies
- Primrose
- Rhododendrons
- Rudbeckia
- Russian Sage
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
Vegetables for Allen
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Green beans
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss chard
- Tomatoes
- 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 Allen, SD climate.
№ 01What vegetables grow well in Allen?+
Some of the best vegetables for Allen, SD include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts. Other recommended vegetables include Cabbage, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Allen's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 02What fruits grow well in Allen?+
Some of the best fruits for Allen, SD include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord Grapes based on Allen's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 03What flowers grow well in Allen?+
Some of the best flowers for Allen, SD include aster, azaleas and bee balm. Other recommended flowers include Black-Eyed Susans, Columbines and Coneflowers based on Allen's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 04What trees grow well in Allen?+
Some of the best trees for Allen, SD include american beech (fagus grandifolia), american elm (ulmus americana) and black cherry (prunus serotina).. Other recommended trees include Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) and Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) based on Allen's USDA hardiness zone.
№ 05What shrubs grow well in Allen?+
We're still building our shrubs database for Allen, SD. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.
Map of SD Hardiness Zones
Choosing plants based on the Allen hardiness zone ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of South Dakota.
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Best Time to Plant in Allen
Check the growing calendar for Allen at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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Allen's Temperature
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
Longitude: -101.9265
Latitude: 43.2792
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15
The USDA growing zone is 5a in Allen, SD. 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 Allen is -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the USDA plant hardiness zone for Allen.
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