Best Plants For Flaming Gorge, UT

plants by zone map for Flaming Gorge, UT

A variety of plants are suitable for Flaming Gorge's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 5b, with average annual lows of -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Flaming Gorge, UT based on our analysis of the region's climate.

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

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

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Trees for Flaming Gorge

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

American Elm (Ulmus Americana)

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Norway Spruce (Picea abies)

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

White Ash (Fraxinus americana)

White Birch (Betula papyrifera)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Fruits for Flaming Gorge

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Concord grapes

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Gooseberries

Hardy kiwi

Honeyberries

Mulberries.

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Strawberries

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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Flowers for Flaming Gorge

Asters

Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)

Coneflowers (Echinacea)

Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

Forsythia

Hardy Geraniums

Hostas

Hydrangeas

Iris

Lilacs (Syringa)

Marigolds (Tagetes)

Peonies (Paeonia)

Petunias

Rhododendrons

Roses (Rosa)

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)

Sunflowers (Helianthus)

Tulips (Tulipa)

Zinnias

Vegetables for Flaming Gorge

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Kale

Leeks

Lettuce

Onions

Peas

Pumpkins

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 Flaming Gorge, UT climate.

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

Map of UT Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Flaming Gorge ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Utah.

Brass Watering Can

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Raised Garden Planter

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Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Best Time to Plant in Flaming Gorge

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

Need Gardening Gear?

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Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Flaming Gorge's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 5b

Zip Codes: 84023

Longitude: -109.4751

Latitude: 40.8889

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

The USDA growing zone is 5b in Flaming Gorge, UT. 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 Flaming Gorge is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Flaming Gorge, UT.

Map of Flaming Gorge

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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