Best Plants For Interior, SD

plants by zone map for Interior, SD

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

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

For flower beds, go with choices like aster, azaleas and bee balm for the best results.

Trees for Interior

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 Interior

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord Grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon Berry
Strawberries

Flowers for Interior

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 Interior

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Green beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini.

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 Interior, SD climate.

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

Map of SD Hardiness Zones

plants by zone map for Interior, SDChoose plants with your zone in mind

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

Best Time to Plant in Interior

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

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Interior's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5a

Zip Codes: 57750

Longitude: -101.9837

Latitude: 43.7269

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

The USDA growing zone is 5a in Interior, 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 Interior is -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Interior, SD.

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