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Best Plants For Vivian, SD

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

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Vivian 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.

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Trees for Vivian

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  • American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)Tree
  • American Elm (Ulmus americana)Tree
  • Black Cherry (Prunus serotina).Tree
  • Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)Tree
  • Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)Tree
  • Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)Tree
  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)Tree
  • Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)Tree
  • Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata)Tree
  • Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)Tree
  • Red Maple (Acer rubrum)Tree
  • River Birch (Betula nigra)Tree
  • Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)Tree
  • Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)Tree
  • White Ash (Fraxinus americana)Tree
  • White Birch (Betula papyrifera)Tree
  • White fir (Abies concolor)Tree
  • White Oak (Quercus alba)Tree
  • White Pine (Pinus strobus)Tree
  • Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)Tree
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Fruits for Vivian

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • Concord GrapesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • GooseberriesFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • Hardy KiwiFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • QuinceFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • RhubarbFruit
  • Saskatoon BerryFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for Vivian

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  • AsterFlower
  • AzaleasFlower
  • Bee BalmFlower
  • Black-Eyed SusansFlower
  • ColumbinesFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • Garden PhloxFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisesFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PeoniesFlower
  • PrimroseFlower
  • RhododendronsFlower
  • RudbeckiaFlower
  • Russian SageFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
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Vegetables for Vivian

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • Brussels sproutsVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CauliflowerVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • Green beansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • PeasVegetable
  • PeppersVegetable
  • PotatoesVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Swiss chardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • Zucchini.Vegetable

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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 Vivian, SD climate.

โ„– 01What vegetables grow well in Vivian?+

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

โ„– 02What fruits grow well in Vivian?+

Some of the best fruits for Vivian, SD include apples, apricots and blackberries. Other recommended fruits include Blueberries, Cherries and Concord Grapes based on Vivian's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 03What flowers grow well in Vivian?+

Some of the best flowers for Vivian, SD include aster, azaleas and bee balm. Other recommended flowers include Black-Eyed Susans, Columbines and Coneflowers based on Vivian's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 04What trees grow well in Vivian?+

Some of the best trees for Vivian, 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 Vivian's USDA hardiness zone.

โ„– 05What shrubs grow well in Vivian?+

We're still building our shrubs database for Vivian, SD. Browse all shrubs or search by postal code to find more plants.

Map of SD Hardiness Zones

โ€” Plate โ€”SD ยท USDA hardiness
plants by zone map for Vivian, SD
Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the Vivian 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 Vivian

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

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Vivian's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5a

Zip Codes:

Longitude: -100.3011

Latitude: 43.9273

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

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

Do you know your zip code? Use the zip code links listed above to find planting recommendations tailored to your exact neighborhood within Vivian, SD.

Map of Vivian

โ€” Map โ€”Lat 43.9273, Lon -100.3011
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