What Plants Grow Well In 16503?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6b in the 16503 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 16503's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Erie's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 16503 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

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Vegetables for 16503

Planting Advice for 16503
Have questions about planting in 16503's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 16503 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Erie
Check the growing calendar for Erie at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

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Naughty Garden Gnome Statue

Worm Composting Kit

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